2025-2026 Session
Change SessionSenate 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.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportThursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Canvassing Committee Report
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Committee Discussion and Organization
Introduction of Committee Members
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Senate Chamber
- 11:00 AM
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Introductions
Agency of Natural Resources
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Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Danielle Fitzgo, Comissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Charles Martin, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Fish and Wildlife
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Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Organizational Updates
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Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
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Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
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Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
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Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
- 10:15 AM
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Information Updates
Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Jeremy Little, Policy and Outreach Associate, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion and Planning
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 18 Review
Joint hearing with House Energy and Digital Information
Rm. 267, Pavilion Building-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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Clean Heat Report
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Clean Heat Standard Equity Report
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Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:10 AM
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Technical Advisory Group
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Rick Weston, Principal and Director of Policy, The Regulatory Assistance Project
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Rick Weston, Principal and Director of Policy, The Regulatory Assistance Project
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Security Briefing
Due to the nature of the content this meeting will not be live streamed.
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
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John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
- 10:15 AM
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Regional Planning Commission Updates
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
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Christian Meyer, Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Followed by Anti Discrimination Training
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Conservation Districts
Overview
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Clare Ireland, Director of Operations, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Clare Ireland, Director of Operations, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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Land Use Board
Overview of Board Roles
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Governor's Appointees Responsibly
Fish and Wildlife Board
Lake Champlain Futures-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Ajourn
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Land Trust
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Pieter Van Loon, Forestry Program Director, Vermont Land Trust
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Abby White, Vice President of Engagement, Vermont Land Trust
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Pieter Van Loon, Forestry Program Director, Vermont Land Trust
- 9:30 AM
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River Corridors
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Karina Dailey, WaterRestoration, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs
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Karina Dailey, WaterRestoration, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Water Initiative
Updates
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Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Claire Madden, Water Investment Division Environmental Analyst
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
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Ajourn
- 3:45 PM
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Legislative Briefing
House Chamber
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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ISO New England Introduction and Regional Update
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Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
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Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
- 9:30 AM
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TBD
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Efficiency Vermont
Updates
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Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Vermont Conservation Design
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Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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PUC Overview
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 9:30 AM
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Vermont Clean Water Act
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Wetlands
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 9:50 AM
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Committee Discussion and Priorities
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Electricity 101 Overview
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Public Service Department
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Public Service Department
- 11:30 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation
Updates
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- 12:00 PM
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Ajourn
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2025 Budget Address
Joint Session House Chambers
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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River Corrridors
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Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservatory
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Lauren Oates, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservatory
- 10:00 AM
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TBD
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:45 AM
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TBD
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 9:45 AM
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Dam Safety Program Overview and Updates
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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Lakes and Ponds
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Jenny Austin, Manager Lakes and Ponds, Department of Environment Conservation
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Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Jenny Austin, Manager Lakes and Ponds, Department of Environment Conservation
- 11:00 AM
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Salt Environmental Concerns
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Peter LaFlamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Peter LaFlamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Renewable Energy Standard Tiers
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Bill Introduction and Walk Through
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Green Snow Pro Program
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Ted Diers, Assistant Director Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Serverices
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Steve Landry, Supervisor Non Point Management, NH Department of Environmental Service
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Audrey Voelker, Coordinator,, Salt Reduction Program and Green Snow Pro
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Ted Diers, Assistant Director Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Serverices
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Salt updates and research
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Kent Henderson, Board of Directors, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
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Matthew Vaughan, Chief Scientist, Lake Champlain Basin Program
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Kent Henderson, Board of Directors, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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Tim Clear, TMDL Coordinator and Assessment Section Supervisor, Department of Environment Conservation
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Phil Sexton, Technical Advisor, Adirondack Action
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Kimberly Trombley, Program Manager, Adirondack Action
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Tim Clear, TMDL Coordinator and Assessment Section Supervisor, Department of Environment Conservation
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Salt Environmental Concerns
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Jennifer Callahan, Manager of Pollution Prevention & Compliance, Agency of Transportation
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Craig DiGiammarino, Pollution Prevention and Compliance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
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Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
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Joel Perigo, Manager Municipal Assistance Programs, Vermont Department of Transportation
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Jennifer Callahan, Manager of Pollution Prevention & Compliance, Agency of Transportation
- 10:00 AM
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Chloride and Public Works
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Marisa Rorabaugh, Manager Storm Water, South Burlington Watershed Department
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Marisa Rorabaugh, Manager Storm Water, South Burlington Watershed Department
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Public Service Board Overview
Part 2
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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History and Status of Clean Cars II
Joint Meeting with Senate Transportation Room 11
Https://Legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-transportation-
Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
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Dierdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
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Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
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History of California Emissions Standards
- 10:30 AM
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Progress on Implementation Standards
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Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 11:00 AM
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The Energy Burden Report
Room 8
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Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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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
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Land Use Review Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Energy Vermont Programs in Low Income Settings
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Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
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Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Follow up memo discussion
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
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Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
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Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:30 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Fairbanks Museum Energy Efficiency Model
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Adam Kane, Executive Director, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
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Adam Kane, Executive Director, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
- 9:15 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Draft Introduction and Walk through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Ben Edergly Walsh
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Ben Edergly Walsh
- 10:15 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Burlington Electric Perspective
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Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
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Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Efficiency Vermont Prospective
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Tim Clear, TMDL Coordinator and Assessment Section Supervisor, Department of Environment Conservation
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Clare Ireland, Director of Operations, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Dan Koenemann, District Manager, Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
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Sam Mayne, District Director, Essex County Conservation District
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Clare Ireland, Director of Operations, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 10:00 AM
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Efficiency Program Uptake by Low Income Communities
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Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
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Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration
Bill Introduction and Walk through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senator
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration
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Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
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Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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Youth Climate Lobby
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Sam Boyce, Student, Youth Perspective on Climate Change and the Global Warming Solutions Act
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Sam Boyce, Student, Youth Perspective on Climate Change and the Global Warming Solutions Act
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
Vermont Housing and Conservation District
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Mary Cohen, CEO, Cornerstone Housing Partners
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Jack Markowski, The Nature Conservancy
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Jaime Schulte, Monkton Town Forest Committee
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Drew Simmons, Founder/ President, Pale Morning Media
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Drew Watson, Policy Manager, The Nature Conservatory
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Abbey White, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Vermont Land Trust
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Mary Cohen, CEO, Cornerstone Housing Partners
- 10:00 AM
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Energy Modernization Programs, Standard Offer and Net Metering
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
- 11:00 AM
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Financial Effects of Renewable Energy Standards
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Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
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Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- 11:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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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
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 10:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
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Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
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Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
- 10:30 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
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Jackie Pratt, General Manager, Green Mountain Stowe Electric Department
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Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
Bill Introduction and Walk through
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Genevieve Byrne, Professor, Vermont Law School
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senator
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Genevieve Byrne, Professor, Vermont Law School
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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Lake Champlain's Future
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Breck Bowden, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
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Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
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Andrew Milliken, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
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Denise Smith, Executive Director, VT Council on Rural Development
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Breck Bowden, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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Peter LaFlamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
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Peter LaFlamme, Director of Wastewater Management Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:30 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Mark up and Possible Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
New Language on the bill.
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Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 9:20 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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Ben Marks, Board Member, Acorn Renewable Energy Coop
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Ben Marks, Board Member, Acorn Renewable Energy Coop
- 9:40 AM
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Low Income Weatherization Program
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Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator
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Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 11:00 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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Drew Watson, Policy Manager, The Nature Conservancy
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Drew Watson, Policy Manager, The Nature Conservancy
- 11:15 AM
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Governor's Housing Plan
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Review new language
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
- 10:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
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Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
- 10:30 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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Dan Fingas, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation of Voters
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Dan Fingas, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation of Voters
- 10:45 AM
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"Twende Shuleni" ("Let's Go to School")
- 11:10 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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Sen. Christopher "Chris" Mattos, Senator, < None >
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Keith Williams , Owner, Kgw Lawn Care
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Sen. Christopher "Chris" Mattos, Senator, < None >
- 11:35 AM
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S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act
Committee Discussion
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
Mark up
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Clean Water Act Permits for Farms
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Eric Guzman, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
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Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
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Eric Guzman, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:50 AM
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EPA Mandate to Change Farm Storm Water Run Off
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled
The General Assembly in on break for the week of Town Meeting.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 10:30 AM
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S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
- 10:45 AM
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S.68 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act
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Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 11:30 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Mark up and Possible Vote
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
- 9:30 AM
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S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration
Amendment
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor of amendment
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor of amendment
- 10:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:30 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
- 11:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Committee Discussion Mark up and Possible Vote
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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S.57 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 10:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
- 10:15 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
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Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
- 10:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Amendment
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Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor
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Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor
- 9:30 AM
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S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit
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Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
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Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
- 10:00 AM
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S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
- 10:30 AM
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S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit
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Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:00 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:55 AM
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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Committee Discussion and Vote
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.79 - An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee
Bill Introduction and Walk through
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Sen. Samuel Douglass, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Samuel Douglass, Sponsor
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Vermont Electric Coop Community Solar
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- 11:30 AM
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S.79 - An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee
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Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
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Nick Bennette, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.100 - An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit
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Jonathan Chamberlain, Nutrient Management Planner
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Jonathan Chamberlain, Nutrient Management Planner
- 9:30 AM
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Vermont Energy Education Program
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Sophia Donforth, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Education Program
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Andy Shapiro, Energy Engineer, Vermont Energy Education Program
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Sophia Donforth, Executive Director, Vermont Energy Education Program
- 10:30 AM
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S.79 - An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Governor Appointment Confirmation Hearing
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Bill introduction and walk-through
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Sen. Russ Ingalls, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Russ Ingalls, Sponsor
- 10:00 AM
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CAFO Law
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Confirmation Vote on Secretary of Natural Resources
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Miscellaneous Environmental Subjects
H.319 As Passed by House
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Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Miscellaneous Environmental Subjects
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Karina Dailey, Restoration Ecologist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:30 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Theron Lay-Sleeper, General Manager, Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District
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Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
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- 9:00 AM
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Climate Action Committee
Updates
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Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
- 10:00 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Brian Kemp, Organic Beef Farmer
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Stephanie Pope, North Wind Acres Farm
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Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
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Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 11:00 AM
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CAFO Discussion Continued
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 28, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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Storm Water Management
Bill Walk through H. 481
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Storm Water and Clean Water Funding
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Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Tom Dipietro, Director of Public Works, South Burlington
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Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
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- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
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Christine Dougherty, President GMWEA and Public Works Assistant Director, Town of Williston, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
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Harry Shepard, Second Vice President GMWEA and Public Works Director, Town of Stowe, Green Mountain Water Environment Association
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Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
- 10:30 AM
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S.24 - An act relating to stormwater management
Walk-through
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Sen. Thomas Chittenden, , Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Thomas Chittenden, , Sponsor
- 11:00 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Amber Perry, Policy Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Amber Perry, Policy Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 11:15 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
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- 9:00 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Anthony Iarrapino, Lobbyist, Conservation Law Foundation
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Jane Lorsorchak, Manager
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Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:00 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
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Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Optometric Association
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 11:00 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
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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
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
Dam Safety Rules
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 9:30 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
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Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
- 10:30 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
Committee discussion
- 10:35 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
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Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
- 10:45 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 11:00 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Discussion
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion and vote.
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
Committee discussion
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
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- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Emmalee Cherington, Citizen, Middlebury
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Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
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Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Emmalee Cherington, Citizen, Middlebury
- 11:15 AM
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Discussion
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Discussion
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Chelsye Brooks, Citizen, Vermont
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Lisa Cicchetti, Citzen, Vermont
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Amy Coonradt, Citizen, Burlington
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Johanna Currier, Citizen, Vermont
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Richard Currier, Citizen, Barre Town
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Jay Furr, Citizen, Richmond
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Sarah Heim, Citzen, Vermont
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Robert Ide, Citzen, Vermont
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Page Kaleita, Concerned Citizen
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Doug Thompson, Citizen, Vermont
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Chris Violette, Town Manager, Barre Town
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Chelsye Brooks, Citizen, Vermont
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Mark up and possible vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Introduction and Walk-though
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
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Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 11, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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Dartmouth Policy Research
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Kristin Smith, Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology, Rockefeller Center Policy Research Shop Director, Policy Research Shop, Dartmouth College
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Kristin Smith, Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology, Rockefeller Center Policy Research Shop Director, Policy Research Shop, Dartmouth College
- 10:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Terry Purcell, Operational Section Supervisor, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:30 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
Continued
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 10:30 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
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John Otis, Citizen, Montpelier
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Rob Evans, Rivers Programs Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:40 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Rebecca Pfeiffer, River Corridor and Floodplain Protection Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Rebecca Pfeiffer, River Corridor and Floodplain Protection Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 11:00 AM
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Budget Letter
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Heidi McAuliffe, Senior Vice President Government Affairs, American Coatings Association
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Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 9:45 AM
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H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
Mark-up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Mark up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
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TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
- 11:30 AM
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Introduction to Energy Action Network
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Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
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Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Gregg Farber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
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Gregg Farber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
- 9:15 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Jane Lorsorchak, Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jane Lorsorchak, Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM
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Budget Memo Review
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:30 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
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Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
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Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
- 11:45 AM
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Energy Related Issues
- 12:00 PM
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TBD
Friday, April 18, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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Budget Letter
Committee Discussion
- 9:15 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Budget
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
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Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
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Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
- 10:00 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
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Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Mark up and Possible Vote
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Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
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- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:30 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
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Serenity Wolf, Ciitzen
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Serenity Wolf, Ciitzen
- 11:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Mark up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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- 9:00 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Scott Dolan, Agriculture Weights & Measures Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 9:15 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 9:30 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs,, Meadow Hill Consulting
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Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs,, Meadow Hill Consulting
- 10:15 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife
- 11:00 AM
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H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Possible Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 250 History and Municipal Appeals Process
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Mark -up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.479 - An act relating to housing
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on General and Housing
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
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Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:30 AM
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Energy Action Network
Review latest energy report
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to land use, housing, and brownfields
Walk through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
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Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 11:00 AM
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TBD
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
