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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Room 8

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy has jurisdiction over matters relating to the conservation, development, and planning of the State's natural resources, including water quality, geology, forestry, parks and recreation, and fish and wildlife; community and regional planning and development; and the conservation and planning of sources of energy.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Introduction of Committee Members

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Senate Chamber

11:00 AM

Introductions

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Comissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Charles Martin, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Organizational Updates

  • Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
10:15 AM

Information Updates

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

  • Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 18 Review

Joint hearing with House Energy and Digital Information
Rm. 267, Pavilion Building

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Clean Heat Report

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Clean Heat Standard Equity Report

  • Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
11:10 AM

Technical Advisory Group

  • Rick Weston, Principal and Director of Policy, The Regulatory Assistance Project
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Briefing

Due to the nature of the content this meeting will not be live streamed.

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
10:15 AM

Regional Planning Commission Updates

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  • Christian Meyer, Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by Anti Discrimination Training

10:30 AM

Vermont Conservation Districts

Overview

  • Clare Ireland, Director of Operations, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
11:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

Land Use Board

Overview of Board Roles

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Governor's Appointees

Fish and Wildlife Board
Lake Champlain Futures

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Land Trust

  • Pieter Van Loon, Forestry Program Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • Abby White, Vice President of Engagement, Vermont Land Trust
9:30 AM

River Corridors

  • Karina Dailey, WaterRestoration, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Water Initiative

Updates

  • Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Claire Madden, Water Investment Division Environmental Analyst
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

ISO New England Introduction and Regional Update

  • Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
9:30 AM

TBD

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Efficiency Vermont

Updates

  • Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Vermont Conservation Design

  • Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PUC Overview

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
9:30 AM

Vermont Clean Water Act

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Wetlands

  • Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

9:50 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Vermont Electricity 101 Overview

  • TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Public Service Department
11:30 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Updates

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2025 Budget Address

Joint Session House Chambers

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

River Corridors

  • Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservatory
10:00 AM

TBD

10:30 AM

Break

11:45 AM

TBD

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

  • Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:45 AM

Dam Safety Program Overview and Updates

  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Lakes and Ponds

  • Jenny Austin, Manager Lakes and Ponds, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Salt Environmental Concerns

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Renewable Energy Standard Tiers

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Bill Introduction and Walk Through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
10:45 AM

Green Snow Pro Program

  • Ted Diers, Assistant Director Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Service
  • Steve Landry, Supervisor Non Point Management, NH Department of Environmental Service
  • Aubrey Voelker, Coordinator,, Salt Reduction Program and Green Snow Pro
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Salt updates and research

  • Kent Henderson, Board of Directors, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  • Matthew Vaughan, Chief Scientist, Lake Champlain Basin Program
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Tim Clear, TMDL Coordinator and Assessment Section Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Phil Sexton, Technical Advisor, Adirondack Action
  • Kimberly Trombley, Program Manager, Adirondack Action
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Salt Environmental Concerns

  • Jennifer Callahan, Manager of Pollution Prevention & Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Pollution Prevention and Compliance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perigo, Manager Municipal Assistance Programs, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Chloride and Public Works

  • Marisa Rorabaugh, Manager Storm Water, South Burlington Watershed Department
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Public Service Board Overview

Part 2

  • TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

History and Status of Clean Cars II

Joint Meeting with Senate Transportation Room 11
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  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Dierdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
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History of California Emissions Standards

10:30 AM

Progress on Implementation Standards

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:00 AM

The Energy Burden Report

Room 8

  • Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Committee Discussion, Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Land Use Review Board

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Energy Vermont Programs in Low Income Settings

  • Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Follow up memo discussion

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fairbanks Museum Energy Efficiency Model

  • Adam Kane, Executive Director, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
9:15 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Draft Introduction and Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Ben Edergly Walsh
10:15 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Burlington Electric Perspective

  • Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Efficiency Vermont Prospective

  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
11:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Tim Clear, TMDL Coordinator and Assessment Section Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

  • Clare Ireland, Director of Operations, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Dan Koenemann, District Manager, Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Sam Mayne, District Director, Essex County Conservation District
10:00 AM

Efficiency Program Uptake by Low Income Communities

  • Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senator
11:15 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

  • Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
11:30 AM

Youth Climate Lobby

  • Sam Boyce, Student, Youth Perspective on Climate Change and the Global Warming Solutions Act
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Vermont Housing and Conservation District

  • Mary Cohen, CEO, Cornerstone Housing Partners
  • Jack Markowski, The Nature Conservancy
  • Jaime Schulte, Monkton Town Forest Committee
  • Drew Simmons, Founder/ President, Pale Morning Media
  • Drew Watson, Policy Manager, The Nature Conservatory
  • Abby White, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Vermont Land Trust
10:00 AM

Energy Modernization Programs, Standard Offer and Net Metering

  • TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

Financial Effects of Renewable Energy Standards

  • Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
11:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  • Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Jackie Pratt, General Manager, Green Mountain Stowe Electric Department
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Genevieve Byrne, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senator
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
10:00 AM

Lake Champlain's Future

  • Breck Bowden, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Andrew Milliken, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Denise Smith, Executive Director, VT Council on Rural Development
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
11:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

New Language on the bill.

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:20 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • Ben Marks, Board Member, Acorn Renewable Energy Coop
9:40 AM

Low Income Weatherization Program

  • Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator
10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
11:00 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • Drew Watson, Policy Manager, The Nature Conservancy
11:15 AM

Governor's Housing Plan

  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Review new language

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
9:30 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
10:30 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • Dan Fingas, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
10:45 AM

"Twende Shuleni" ("Let's Go to School")

11:10 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Sen. Christopher Mattos, Senator, < None >
  • Keith Williams , Owner, Kgw Lawn Care
11:35 AM

S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

Mark up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Clean Water Act Permits for Farms

  • Eric Guzman, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
10:50 AM

EPA Mandate to Change Farm Storm Water Run Off

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly in on break for the week of Town Meeting.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
10:30 AM

S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act

  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
10:45 AM

S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Amendment

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
11:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Committee Discussion Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 13, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
10:15 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
10:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 14, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Amendment

  • Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor
9:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit

  • Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
10:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:55 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Committee Discussion and Vote

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.79 - An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Samuel Douglass, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Vermont Electric Coop Community Solar

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
11:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee

  • Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit

  • Jonathan Chamberlain, Nutrient Management Planner
9:30 AM

Vermont Energy Education Program

  • Sophia Donforth, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Andy Shapiro, Energy Engineer, Vermont Energy Education Program
10:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee

  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 20, 2025
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9:00 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation Hearing

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 21, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Bill introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Russ Ingalls, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

CAFO Law

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Confirmation Vote on Secretary of Natural Resources

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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9:00 AM

Miscellaneous Environmental Subjects

H.319 As Passed by House

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Miscellaneous Environmental Subjects

  • Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist
  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Theron Lay-Sleeper, General Manager, Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 27, 2025
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9:00 AM

Climate Action Committee

Updates

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brian Kemp, Organic Beef Farmer
  • Stephanie Pope, North Wind Acres Farm
  • Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
11:00 AM

CAFO Discussion Continued

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 28, 2025
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9:00 AM

Storm Water Management

Bill Walk through H. 481

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Storm Water and Clean Water Funding

  • Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Tom Dipietro, Director of Public Works, South Burlington
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Christine Dougherty, President GMWEA and Public Works Assistant Director, Town of Williston, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
  • Harry Shepard, Second Vice President GMWEA and Public Works Director, Town of Stowe, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
10:30 AM

S.24 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk-through

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, , Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Amber Perry, Policy Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
11:15 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Lobbyist, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Jane Lazorchak, Manager
10:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Optometric Association
11:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 3, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Dam Safety Rules

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
10:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee discussion

10:35 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10:45 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
11:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 4, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee discussion and vote.

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee discussion

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Emmalee Cherington, Citizen, Middlebury
  • Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:15 AM

Discussion

12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Discussion

  • Chelsye Brooks, Citizen, Vermont
  • Lisa Cicchetti, Citzen, Vermont
  • Amy Coonradt, Citizen, Burlington
  • Johanna Currier, Citizen, Vermont
  • Richard Currier, Citizen, Barre Town
  • Jay Furr, Citizen, Richmond
  • Sarah Heim, Citzen, Vermont
  • Robert Ide, Citzen, Vermont
  • Page Kaleita, Concerned Citizen
  • Doug Thompson, Citizen, Vermont
  • Chris Violette, Town Manager, Barre Town
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 10, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

Introduction and Walk-though

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
11:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 11, 2025
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9:00 AM

Dartmouth Policy Research

  • Kristin Smith, Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology, Rockefeller Center Policy Research Shop Director, Policy Research Shop, Dartmouth College
10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Terry Purcell, Operational Section Supervisor, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Continued

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • John Otis, Citizen, Montpelier
10:40 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Rebecca Pfeiffer, River Corridor and Floodplain Protection Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Budget Letter

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Heidi McAuliffe, Senior Vice President Government Affairs, American Coatings Association
9:45 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

Introduction to Energy Action Network

  • Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 17, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
9:15 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Jane Lazorchak, Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

Budget Memo Review

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
11:45 AM

Energy Related Issues

12:00 PM

TBD

Friday, April 18, 2025
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9:00 AM

Budget Letter

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Budget

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
  • Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
10:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

  • Serenity Wolf, Ciitzen
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Scott Dolan, Agriculture Weights & Measures Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:15 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs,, Meadow Hill Consulting
10:15 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 24, 2025
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9:00 AM

Act 250 History and Municipal Appeals Process

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

Mark -up

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
11:00 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Energy Action Network

Review latest energy report

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 25, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.133 - An act relating to land use, housing, and brownfields

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:00 AM

TBD

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

  • Peter Anthony, Citizen, Barre
10:15 AM

H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

  • Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
10:30 AM

H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:15 AM

S.133 - An act relating to land use, housing, and brownfields

Sections 3 and 4

  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:30 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

New draft

  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

S.139 - An act relating to the management of materials from packaging

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
11:30 AM

S.139 - An act relating to the management of materials from packaging

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 1, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Beck Amendment

  • Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
9:25 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Harrison Amendment

  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Senator
10:00 AM

S.110 - An act relating to changes to Vermont’s air pollution and renewable energy laws

Introduction and Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Terry Williams, , Sponsor
10:30 AM

H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

S.32 - An act relating to providing a free fishing license to persons with developmental disabilities

Bill Introduction and testimony

  • Raymond Bapp, Citizen, Addison County
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Addison County
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, May 2, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Mark up and Possible vote

  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.32 - An act relating to providing a free fishing license to persons with developmental disabilities

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

Committee Discussion

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Wake Boats

  • Laura Dlugolecki, Lake and Shoreland Permitting Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Wake Boats

  • Eric Chittenden, Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir
  • Phil Dodd, Citizen, Montpelier
  • Chris Owen, Chair, Native Fish Coalition
  • Steve Sease, Citizen, Montpelier
  • Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  • John Widness, Professor, University of Iowa
11:45 AM

H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
9:40 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Director, Washington County
  • Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:20 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Section 13

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Introduction and Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
11:30 AM

H.230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Luke Groff, Herpetologist, Vermont Fish And Wildlife Department
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 8, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

H.230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 9, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Luke Groff, Herpetologist, Vermont Fish And Wildlife Department
9:15 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

H.231 and H.230 Committee Discussion and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Elizabeth Karter, President, MZ Ryegate LLC
  • Daniel St Onge, Wood Operator
10:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Ryegate Language

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Comments on draft 4.1 p. 26

  • Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Crowley Consultants, LLC
11:30 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Introduction of Watson Amendment

  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
11:40 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Watson Amendment

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:45 AM

H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Rutland Fair language

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Watson Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Appeals Language

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kesha Ram-Hinsdale, Reporter, Vermont General Assembly
10:40 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:10 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:25 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Electric Vehicle Sales in Vermont

Joint meeting with Senate Transportation, which will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-transportation
Room 10

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Ryegate language
Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

New draft. Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Crowley Consultants, LLC
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 16, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Brown Fields

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:40 AM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Heavy Cut Rule

  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:45 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Proposed amendment

  • Sen. Patrick "Pat" Brennan, Sponsor
  • Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 23, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Review of side-by-side

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 30, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Joint Hearing Senate Agriculture Committee

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Portable Solar Bill

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cora Stryker, BrightSaver
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor of the Amendment, Sponsor
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Priorities for the session

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
9:30 AM

S.170 - An act relating to net metering rates

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor of the Amendment, Sponsor
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

EAN Report

  • Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Hearing

Senate Natural Resources and Energy and House Committee on Environment. Room 11
http://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-environment

  • Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
11:00 AM

Bottle Bill

Joint Hearing with House Environment. Rm. 11

  • Resa Demino, Principal, Resource Recycling Systems
  • Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rachel Pearlman, Primary Researcher, Resource Recycling Systems
Friday, January 9, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.134 - An act relating to municipal regulation of private airstrips

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Addison County
9:50 AM

S.219 - An act relating to an energy navigator program report

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
10:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.218 - An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor of the Amendment, Sponsor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by mandatory training

11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

  • Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
  • TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Federal Funding and Recent Events

  • Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

S.218 - An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
11:15 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

  • Megan Moir, Director, Burlington Pubic Works
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Kevin Crawford, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
10:10 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

Possible Watson Amendment

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amanda Samai, Castle Green Finance
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 16, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

  • Sen. Seth Bongartz, Senator, Senate Committee on Education
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
10:00 AM

Bill Update

S. 223, S. 224 and Land Posting

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Mike Wichrawski, VT Fish and Wildlife
10:50 AM

Break

11:10 AM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

  • Joseph Duncan, General Manager, Champlain Water District
  • Ben Montross, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Liz Royer, Executive Director, Rural Water District
11:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
11:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

  • James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

  • Jenny Carter, Vermont Law School
  • Claire Emanuel , Student, Middlebury College
  • Sophia Gaaluppo , Student, Middlebury College
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

  • Dennis Blair, Chair of Electricians' Licensing Board, Department of Public Safety
9:45 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bryan Redmond, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

Break

11:05 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

  • Bruce Douglas, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Harry Shepard, Second Vice President GMWEA and Public Works Director, Town of Stowe, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

Draft Review

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

S.174 - An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont

Bill Introduction and Walk Through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
9:50 AM

S.218 - An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Nick Charyk, Downs Rachlin Martin, LLC
  • Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
10:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Jenny Austin, Manager Lakes and Ponds
  • Laura Dlugolecki, Lake and Shoreland Permitting Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
11:20 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 23, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.170 - An act relating to net metering rates

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to portable solar energy generation devices

Review new draft, Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
10:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Rob Hofmann, Citizen, Waterbury
  • Diane Lehder , Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes
  • Jim Mitchell, Citizen
  • Beth Torpey , Citizen, Morgan
  • David Wieselmann, Coordinator, Lake Seymour
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Nicholas Storellicastro, City Manager, Barre City
10:30 AM

S.174 - An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:45 AM

S.174 - An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont

  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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9:00 AM

Housing Issues

  • Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Housing and Community Development
9:30 AM

Regional Perspectives

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
9:50 AM

Local Government Perspective

  • Paul Conner, Director, Planning and Zoning South Burlington
10:10 AM

Break

10:20 AM

Progress on the Ground

  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jeff Dube, DHCB
10:45 AM

Affordable Housing Perspective

  • Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
11:05 AM

Small-Scale and Infill Developer Perspective

  • Jonah Richard, Founder and Builder, Village Ventures
11:45 AM

Final question and answers

12:00 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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9:00 AM

Youth Climate Update

  • Youth Lobby, Representing
9:30 AM

Land Access Opportunity Board

  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
10:00 AM

Break

10:05 AM

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

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

S.174 - An act relating to the study of Green Bank models to support and accelerate investments in climate mitigation infrastructure, farming, and agriculture in Vermont

  • Jennifer Byrne, District Manager, White River Natural Resource Conservation District
11:15 AM

S.219 - An act relating to an energy navigator program report

  • Rowland Davis, Shelburne Energy Committee
  • Steve Maier, Chair of Climate Economy Action Center, Vice Chair Middlebury Energy Committee
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jean Terwillinger, Clean Energy Action Committee
Friday, January 30, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

New Draft, committee discussion and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

S.247 - An act relating to the regulation of the disposal of plastics and the sale of consumer products containing microplastics

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson,
10:00 AM

S.299 - An act relating to posting of land

  • Sen. Christopher Mattos, Senator
  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Housing

  • Zeke Davidson, Summit Properties
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New draft

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

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

  • Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
10:00 AM

Appeals

  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:00 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Michael Lazorchak, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Stowe Electric Department
  • Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

New Draft

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Rodney Putnam, Citizen, Lake Iroquois
10:25 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Barry Cahoon, Joe's Pond
  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
11:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 6, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.212 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections

New draft and Vote

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, KB Horn LLC
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Thomas Weiss, Civil Engineer, City of Montpelier
10:15 AM

Hoffer Memorandum

Energy efficiency

  • Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Brian Sewell, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
10:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

In addition to comments on the dam memorandum

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Act 181 of 2024

Joint Hearing with Senate Economic Development: Extensions
Room 8

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Legislator, Windham 2
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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9:00 AM

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

New Draft

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Kurt Pollem, Counterpointes
10:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Kevin Burke, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
10:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Fish and Wildlife language

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.247 - An act relating to the regulation of the disposal of plastics and the sale of consumer products containing microplastics

  • Alexis Drown, VPIRG
  • Laura Gillian, Senior PRogram and Policy Management, Breast Cancer Prevention Partnership
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:15 AM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

New Draft

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Act 181 of 2024

Joint hearing with Senate Transportation. The hearing will be held in Room 10 and Livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-transportation.

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
11:30 AM

Introduction of Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 13, 2026
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9:00 AM

Updates

  • Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Lauren Weston, District Manager, Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District
9:15 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

  • Jon Binhammer, Real Estate Transaction Director, The Nature Conservancy
  • Rob Gaiotti, Town Manager, Dorset
  • Jess Neubolt, Evernorth
9:30 AM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeff Nelson, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc
  • Mason Overstreet, Lobbyist, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
  • Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
10:30 AM

Act 181 of 2024

Joint hearing with Senate Economic Development:
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Room 10

  • Paul Connor, Director of Planning, South Burlington
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
11:00 AM

By Right Housing/ 802 Homes

Joint Hearing with Senate Economic Development, held in Room 8. It will be livestreamed on Senate Natural Resources YT Channel.

  • Chris Brimmer, Town Administrator, Fairlee, VT
  • Jacob Hemmerick, Community Planning & Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Murray, Director of Planning and Zoning and Codes, Hanover, NH
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

  • Jake Drown, Superintendent Waste and Water Treatment, Barre City
  • Robert Dufresne, Principal-in-Charge for Design and Construction Management, Barre City
  • Braedon Vail, Chief of Police, Barre City
9:30 AM

Act 250 Primer

Continued

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

TBD

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Michael Yaki, Board Member, C-PACE
11:00 AM

Energy Discussion

  • Linda Gray, committee member, Norwich Energy Committee
  • Jim Hand, Energy Committee, Dorset
  • Dave Martin, Energy Committee, Brandon
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

S.218 - An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 19, 2026
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9:45 AM

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

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Trustees VSC and Adjutant General and Inspector

Friday, February 20, 2026
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9:00 AM

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

  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
9:40 AM

Act 181

Tier 3

  • Alex Weinhagen, Board Member, Vermont Land Use Review Board
10:20 AM

Act 181

  • Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Vermont Land Use Review Board
11:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

New Draft And Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

  • Denise Riley-Hughes, Commissioner, Agency of Digital Technology
10:40 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Joan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

Remainder of Presentation and Committee Discussion

  • Michael Yaki, Board Member, C-PACE Alliance
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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9:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

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

  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM

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

  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:30 AM

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

  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

New Draft

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft, Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Joan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
11:00 AM

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

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 27, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
9:30 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.219 - An act relating to an energy navigator program report

  • Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
10:45 AM

S.219 - An act relating to an energy navigator program report

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.247 - An act relating to the regulation of the disposal of plastics and the sale of consumer products containing microplastics

  • Renee Sharp, National Resources Defense Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly is adjourned for Town Meeting Week.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

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

Walk through of Land Use Review Board suggested edits

  • Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Vermont Land Use Review Board
  • Jenny Ronis, General Counsel, Land Use Review Board
11:00 AM

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

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
11:40 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Mary White, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
9:15 AM

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

  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
9:30 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Committee discussion

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

New Draft

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

  • Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

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

New draft and committee discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

Walkthrough

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

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

  • Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Housing and Community Development
  • Corey Parent, , Let's Build Homes
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 13, 2026
Meeting Details
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8:00 AM

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

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jamey Fidel, Vice President, Vermont, National Audubon Society/Audubon Vermont
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.224 - An act relating to the management of the State’s lakes

New Draft

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

Walk through of sections 7,8,9.

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:17 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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9:00 AM

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

Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.323 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

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

  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning and Development, St. Albans, VT
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TBD

  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Senator, Bill Sponsor
9:30 AM

Public Utility Commission Report on Single Plant Solar

  • Steph Hoffman, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  • Wesley Skidmore, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
10:00 AM

Renewable Energy Vermont

Comments on Public Utility Report

  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:20 AM

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

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Alex Weinhagen, Board Member, Vermont Land Use Review Board
10:30 AM

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

  • Liz Royer, Exective Director, Rural Water District
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 20, 2026
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9:00 AM

TBD

  • Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, Professor, UVM
9:30 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Board

  • Breck Bowden, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

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

  • Sen. Steven Heffernan, Reporter
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Sen. John Benson, Senator, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

Beverage Containers

H. 915 Introduction

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:15 AM

Beverage Containers

H. 915 Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Beverage Containers

  • Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

Beverage Containers

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.723 - An act relating to posting of land

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
9:10 AM

H.723 - An act relating to posting of land

Bill Walkthrough

  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

H.723 - An act relating to posting of land

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.723 - An act relating to posting of land

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Morgan Gold, Farmer, Goldshaw Farm
  • Jeff Mack, Landowner
11:30 AM

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

Mattos Amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Christopher Mattos, , Sponsor
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, Bill Sponsor
12:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 27, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled for Today

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

  • Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor, Windham 2
10:00 AM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Program Update

  • Trey Martin, Director of Conservation and Rural Community Development, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:00 AM

Update

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

  • Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
11:00 AM

Updates

Vermont Evaluation of Rural Technical Assistance

  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development - Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Denise Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
11:30 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 3, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

SLoCAMP

Loggers Association

  • Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
  • Oliver Pierson, State Forester and Director of the Forests Division, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:30 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

H.932 - An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, Reporter of the Bill, Stowe
10:45 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Bill Introduction and Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

  • Rep. Ela Chapin, Reporter, House Committee on Environment
  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Dam Safety Program
  • Sarah Moore, Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Dam Safety Program
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

Budget

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
11:40 AM

Budget Request

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Susan Collins, President, Container Recycling Institute
  • Bree Dietly, Principal, Breezeway Consulting, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Mike Smaha, Vice President, Government Relations, Can Manufacturers Institute
10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Scott DeFife, Executive Director, Glass Packaging Institute
  • Michael Noel, Government Affairs Manager, Tomra Collectible Solutions
  • Sam Tracy, Director of Legislative Affairs & Business Development, CLYNK
10:15 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:20 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
  • Ethan Hayes, Owner, MO Beverage
  • John Langhus, Owner, Putney Rd. Redemption Center
  • Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
10:40 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

  • Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  • Jane Lazorchak, Climate Action Office Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

PUC Budget

  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
11:45 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 10, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Scott DeFife, Executive Director, Glass Packaging Institute
  • Andrew Hackman, Principal Lobbyist, Junior Products Manufacturers Association
  • Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Leonine Public Affairs
  • Tristan Steichen, Executive Director, NLCRC
10:15 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

  • Matt Cota, Representing, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:15 AM

Budget

Committee Discussioon

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:25 AM

Transportation Bill

Review of H.944

  • Marcie Gallagher, Complete Streets Specialist, Local Motion
10:40 AM

H.940 - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Walk Through of Relevant Sections

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

H.940 - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

  • Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Anne Margolis, Deputy Director, Regulated Utility Planning Division, Public Service Department
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Proposed Fish and Wildlife Area License

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:20 AM

Transportation Bill

Review, walk-through of relevant sections of H.944

  • Richard Amore, Program Director, Local Motion
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

  • Jon Copans, Executive Director, Foundation for a Resilient Montpelier
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Drew Hazelton, Chief, Rescue Inc.
11:00 AM

H.723 - An act relating to posting of land

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

H.940 - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

  • Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

Committee Discussion and possible vote

  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

  • Tom Bursey, President, American Institute of Architects Vermont
  • Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Matt Cota, Representing, Meadow Hill Consulting
  • Michael Derochers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 17, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
9:55 AM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.940 - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

New Draft and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

  • Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

  • Harry Falconer, Energy Cordinator, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Ann Janda, Project Manager, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
11:40 AM

H.928 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.928 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Jason Steadman, Colonel, Fish and Wildlife
9:30 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Cam Twarog, System Planning Engineer, Green Mountain Power
11:00 AM

H.928 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

PFAS

  • Laura Murphy, Director Environmental Protection Unit, Vermont Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • JR Bullock, Owner, Olivia's Market Rutland City
  • Casey Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Shane Switser, Owner, Lyndonville Redemption
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 24, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee Discussion and possible vote

  • Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

  • Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
10:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

  • Kevin Burke, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
  • Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:00 AM

H.928 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes

  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:10 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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