2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Ways and Means (Room 45)
The House Committee on Ways and Means considers matters relating to the revenue of the State, and which shall report the amount of taxes necessary to be raised for the support of the government and inquire what measures, if any, ought to be adopted, the better to equalize the public burdens, and otherwise improve the financial concerns of the State, including all matters relating to taxation, local or otherwise, and all matters relating to the grand list, and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk - 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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New Committee Member Welcome
Room 45
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion & Organization
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Receive report of Canvassing Committee
- After Joint Assembly
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Committee Discussion & Organization
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
- After the Governor's Address
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Adjourn
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.6 - An act relating to marriage license fees
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor of the bill
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor of the bill
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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Anatomy of a Tax
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 PM
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Principles of a High-Quality Tax System
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Education Finance System
Joint hearing with Senate Finance
Pavilion, Room 267-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
House Chamber
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Education Finance
December 1 letter
Education Fund Outlook-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont
Joint Hearing with House Education
Room 11-
Meagan Roy, Chair, Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont
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Meagan Roy, Chair, Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Education Finance
Reading the Ed Fund Outlook presentation
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Ezra Holben, Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ezra Holben, Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Income Taxes
Introduction and Overview
Federal Legislation and Link-Up-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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TBA
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Consumption Taxes
Introduction and Context
Tax Expenditure Update-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:45 AM
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H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 11:30 AM
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H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Foundation Formula
Joint Hearing with House Ways and Means, Senate Education and Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
Pavilion, Room 267-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Amanda Brown, President, APA Consulting
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
- After the Floor
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Brigham Decision
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:00 AM
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Governor's Budget Adjustment
Child Care Contribution Tax
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
- 10:30 AM
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Governor's Budget Adjustement
Discussion
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
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Property Valuation Overview
Common Level of Appraisal
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Property Tax Credit
Property Tax Credit 101
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Education Finance
Tax Expenditures from the education fund
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ezra Holben, Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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TBA
Property tax exemptions/expenditures
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast
Governor's Office
- 11:15 AM
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Emergency Board Consensus Forecast Discussion
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Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
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Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Income Taxes
Overview of Personal and Corporate Income Taxes
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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All Legislative Briefing
House Chamber
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Fund Outlook
Emergency Board Update
Joint Hearing with Joint Education; livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel-
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
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Property Valuation Report
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 10:50 AM
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Statewide Appraisals and Property Data Report
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Demographics and Basic Needs Budget
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Amanda Brown, President, APA Consulting
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
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Amanda Brown, President, APA Consulting
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
Memo to House Appropriations
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Demographics and Income in Vermont
Pavilion, Room 270
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
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Legislative Priorities
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means on the Agency of Education policy priorities and considerations. Hearing will be hosted in room 270 of the Pavilion and livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Discrimination, Equity and Inclusion Training
Pavilion, second floor
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Budget Address
Joint Assembly to receive the Governor's Budget Address
House Chamber - After the Governor's Address
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion and Planning
- 10:00 AM
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Security Training
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
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John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
- 11:00 AM
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Governor's 2026 Budget Address
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 2:00 PM
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H.483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Taxpayer Advocate Report
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Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
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Jeffrey Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate, Department of Taxes
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Foundation Formula - Best Practices
Pavilion, Room 270
Joint Hearing with House Education
Livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel-
Chris Duncombe, Principal, Education Commission of the States
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal, American Institutes for Research
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Joel Moore, Director of State Relations, Education Commission of the States
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Rebecca Sibilia, Executive Director, EdFund
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Chris Duncombe, Principal, Education Commission of the States
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Statewide Appraisals
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Justin Eimers, Assessment Advisor, International Association of Assessing Officers
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Christopher Landin, Managing Director, Landin & Associates Assessment Services
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer
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Linda Sherman, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
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Justin Eimers, Assessment Advisor, International Association of Assessing Officers
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.43 - An act relating to exempting military retirement and survivor benefit income from Vermont income tax
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Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
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Gregory C. Knight, Major General, Vermont National Guard
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Sponsor of the bill
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:15 AM
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H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
State Reserves Study and Stress Testing Report
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Public Resources Advisory Group
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Education Transformation Funding Details
Pavilion, Room 267
Joint Hearing with House Education. Meeting will be streamed via the Joint Education YouTube channel.-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
vote
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:45 PM
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Property Tax Credit
Pavilion, Room 270
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel-
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
Downtown Village Center Tax Credit
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
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Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 10:00 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
Child Tax Credit
Earned Income Tax Credit
Social Security Income Tax Credit-
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:45 AM
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Vermont Lodging Association
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Kim Donahue, Co-owner, Roundbarn, Watisfiled
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Brian Maggiotta, Owner, Inn at Manchester
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Kim Donahue, Co-owner, Roundbarn, Watisfiled
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Governor's FY2026 Proposed Budget
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Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
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Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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Education Transformation Funding
follow-up discussion
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Amanda Brown, President, APA Consulting
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Considerations and principles for reform
Pavilion, Room 270
Joint Hearing with House Education. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.-
Heather Bushey, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Nicole Mace, School Board Member, Winooski School District
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Amy Minor, President, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Heather Bushey, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Statewide Appraisals
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John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
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Christopher Landin, Managing Director, Landin & Associates Assessment Services
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Tim Terway, GIS Professional, Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
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John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.115 - An act relating to tax debt forgiveness for victims of fraud
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Uma Balakishnan, Westminster, VT
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Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Sponsor of the bill
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Uma Balakishnan, Westminster, VT
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Foundation Formula Follow-Up
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Amanda Brown, President, APA Consulting
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Amanda Brown, President, APA Consulting
- 12:10 PM
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Tax Workshop 1
Anatomy of a Tax
Principles of a High-Quality Tax System-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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TBA
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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School Budgets Update
Room 11
Joint hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will livestream on the Senate Finance YouTube channel.-
Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- 2:30 PM
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Education Finance
Property Tax Deferrals, review of the national landscape
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Livestreamed on the Senate Finance YouTube channel.-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
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Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
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Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security, Capstone Community Action
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Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Tax Abatement and Tax Sales Report
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Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Work
Individual work time
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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Education Finance: Reappraisal Reforms
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Property Value Tax
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Education Finance: Governor's Proposed "State Guarantee"
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Education Finance: Pressures on the General Fund
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.85 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations
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Rep. Jed Lipsky, Sponsor of the bill
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Rep. Jed Lipsky, Sponsor of the bill
- 9:15 AM
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H.8 - An act relating to a tax credit for home modifications for safety and livability
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Nancy Luke, Bristol, VT
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Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor of the bill
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Nancy Luke, Bristol, VT
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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Education Finance: Foundation Follow-Up
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
- 12:10 PM
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Tax Workshop 2
Room 11
Education Finance-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:15 PM
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Education Finance: Governor’s District Budgeting Proposal
Joint hearing with House Education, Senate Education, and Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Nate Levinson, President, New Solutions K-12
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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Education Finance: Governor's Budget Proposal
Room 11
Joint hearing with House Education. Hearing will be streamed via the House Education YouTube channel.-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- After the floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Education Finance: Grand List Values
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:45 PM
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Education Finance: State Guarantee
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.-
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Education Finance: Land Value Tax Proposal
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Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Joshua Vincent, President, Center for the Study of Economics
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Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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H.135 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to Vermont tax laws and extending reimbursement to municipalities for tax abatement due to flooding
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Education Finance: Reappraisal Reform
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Finance: Governor's Proposed Foundation Formula
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Education Finance: Administration's Education Transformation Proposal
continued
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
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Education Finance: Administration's Education Transformation Proposal
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.178 - An act relating to refunding property tax overpayments to the City of Barre and to the Town of Milton
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Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor of the bill
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Carol Dawes, TIF Administrator, City of Barre
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Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor of the bill
- 9:15 AM
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H.177 - An act relating to income-based education funding
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Rep. Bram Kleppner, Sponsor of the bill
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Rep. Bram Kleppner, Sponsor of the bill
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:00 AM
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Education Finance: Pensions
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Timothy Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Timothy Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
- 11:05 AM
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Education Finance: Administration's Education Transformation Proposal
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:10 PM
-
Tax Workshop 3
Consumption Taxes
Room 11-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- After the floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the Senate Finance YouTube channel.-
Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
-
Education Finance: TBA
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the Senate Finance YouTube channel.-
Lawrence Picus, Professor, Picus Odden & Associates
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Lawrence Picus, Professor, Picus Odden & Associates
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Finance: Homestead Exemption Proposals
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Karen Lafayette, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Karen Lafayette, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Education Finance: Homestead Exemption Proposals
continued
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
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H. - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Education Finance: Universal Meals
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Rep. David Durfee, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. David Durfee, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
- 2:15 PM
-
H.135 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to Vermont tax laws and extending reimbursement to municipalities for tax abatement due to flooding
taxation of smokeless tobacco products
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
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Natalya Boshkov, Plymouth, VT
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R Todd LeBlanc, St. Albans
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Aileen Tulloch, Former Lister, Putney, VT
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Joe Turner, Assessor, City of Burlington, VT
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Lisa Wright, Past President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
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Natalya Boshkov, Plymouth, VT
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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FY26 Budget
Governor's Recommended Budget
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
possible vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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Special Education and Extraordinary Costs
Joint hearing with House Education and Senate Education and will be hosted in room 11 in the State House and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
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Kris Benway, President-Elect, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
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Mary Lundeen, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
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Jo-Anne Unruh, Former Executive Director, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, Retired
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Kris Benway, President-Elect, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
- 3:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.249 - An act relating to an income tax deduction for home study programs
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Rep. Chris Taylor, Sponsor of the bill
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Rep. Chris Taylor, Sponsor of the bill
- 9:15 AM
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H.77 - An act relating to creating a new income tax bracket
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Rep. Kate McCann, Bill Sponsor
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Rep. Kate McCann, Bill Sponsor
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:00 AM
-
FY26 Budget
Governor's Recommended Budget: PILOT
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
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Education Finance: Property Classification
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:10 PM
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Tax Workshop 4
Personal and Corporate Taxes
Room 11-
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- After the floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Introduction of New Tax Commissioner
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.-
Bill Shouldice, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Bill Shouldice, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 1:20 PM
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H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Room 11
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 2:30 PM
-
H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Commission on the Future of Education in Vermont
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Meagan Roy, Chair, Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont
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Meagan Roy, Chair, Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
potential vote
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Kirk White, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:30 AM
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Education Finance: Special Education
Room 11
Joint hearing with House Education. Hearing will be streamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Nathan Levenson, President, New Solutions K-12
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Meg Porcella, Division Director, Student Support Services Division, Agency of Education
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Cassie Santo, State Director of Special Education, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:45 PM
-
H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Tax Department Budget Presentation
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Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
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Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
-
H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- after the floor
-
H. - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Education Finance
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.308 - An act relating to exempting sales of building materials and supplies from sales and use tax
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Rep. Ashley Bartley, Sponsor of the bill
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Rep. Ashley Bartley, Sponsor of the bill
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H.438 - An act relating to exempting sales of building materials and supplies from sales and use tax for priority housing projects
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Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor of the bill
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Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor of the bill
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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H.483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
potential vote
-
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
potential vote
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
-
H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations
potential vote
-
David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:30 PM
-
H.479 - An act relating to housing
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- after the floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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H.479 - An act relating to housing
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Will Baker, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
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Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Baker, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 3:15 PM
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H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Higley Amendment
- 9:05 AM
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H.479 - An act relating to housing
potential vote
-
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
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H.243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations
Floor Amendment
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
potential vote
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Hercules Liotard, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:30 AM
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H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 1:15 PM
-
H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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H.489 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
-
H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
potential vote
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
potential vote
-
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
floor amendment
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:05 AM
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H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
potential vote
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
potential vote
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- after the floor
-
TBA
Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
vote
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- after the floor
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:30 PM
-
H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
vote
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Foundation Formula, the State guarantee and excess spending
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Education Transformation
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Heather Bushey, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Nicole Mace, Winooski School Board Trustee,, Member of the Commission on the Future of Public Education
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Chad Simmons, Housing Policy and Engagement Specialist, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
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Heather Bushey, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 1:15 PM
-
Caucus of the Whole
- after the floor
-
TBA
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.479 - An act relating to housing
House Appropriations Amendment
-
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
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Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:10 AM
-
H.479 - An act relating to housing
Straw Poll
- 9:15 AM
-
H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
Kornheiser Amendment
- 9:30 AM
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H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:40 AM
-
H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
Straw Poll
- 9:45 AM
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Education Transformation
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Education Transformation
Foundation Formula
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:30 AM
-
H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
Parsons Amendment - Straw Poll
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. Joseph Parsons, Sponsor of the bill
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Education Transformation
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- after the floor
-
TBA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 2:00 PM
-
Education Transformation
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, March 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
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Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:05 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:05 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- After the floor
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Excess Spending over the Foundation Formula
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 2:05 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:40 PM
-
Break
- 2:45 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:30 PM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
breaks as needed - 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:55 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
breaks as needed-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 PM
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Break
- 2:25 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Finance - Foundation Formula
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
- 11:25 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Foundation Formula
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Jeanne Albert, School Board Chair, Lincoln, VT
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Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
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Jeanne Albert, School Board Chair, Lincoln, VT
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Foundation Formula
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 2:00 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Homestead exemption
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Stephanie Yu, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Appraisals and Classification
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Edgar Clodfelter, Senior Appraiser, NEMRC
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Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Lindsay DesLauriers, President, Bolton Valley Resort
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Brian Maggiotta, Owner, Inn at Manchester
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Linda Sherman, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
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Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
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Edgar Clodfelter, Senior Appraiser, NEMRC
Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
walkthrough
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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TBA
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee discussion
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tammy Kolbe, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
vote
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
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S.51 - An act relating to the Vermont unpaid caregiver tax credit
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Addison County
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Addison County
- 2:45 PM
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S.3 - An act relating to the transfer of property to a trust
possible vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Ian Goodnow, Reporter of the Bill
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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TBA
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
possible vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Laurie Foster, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-midwives
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Conlon et al. Amendment
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Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
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Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, April 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Amendments
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Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor of amendment
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Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor of amendment
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Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor of amendment
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Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor of amendment
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:45 AM
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H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Amendment
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
- 11:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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TBA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- after the floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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State Revenues Update
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
