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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (Room 8)

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

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

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address


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

Committee Discussion and Organization

Introduction of Committee Members

11:30 AM

Senate Floor


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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Senate Chamber

11:00 AM

Introductions

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Danielle Fitzgo, Comissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Charles Martin, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Fish and Wildlife

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Organizational Updates

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

Information Updates

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

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

Break

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

12:00 PM

Adjourn


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

Act 18 Review

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

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

Clean Heat Report

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

Break

10:30 AM

Clean Heat Standard Equity Report

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

Technical Advisory Group

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

Adjourn


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

Security Briefing

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

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

Regional Planning Commission Updates

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

Senate Floor


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

Senate Floor

Followed by Anti Discrimination Training

10:30 AM

Vermont Conservation Districts

Overview

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

Break

11:05 AM

Land Use Board

Overview of Board Roles

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

Governor's Appointees Responsibly

Fish and Wildlife Board
Lake Champlain Futures

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

Ajourn


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

Vermont Land Trust

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

River Corridors

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

Break

10:30 AM

Water Initiative

Updates

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

Ajourn

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber


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

ISO New England Introduction and Regional Update

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

TBD

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

Efficiency Vermont

Updates

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

Break

10:45 AM

Vermont Conservation Design

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

Adjourn


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

PUC Overview

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

Vermont Clean Water Act

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

Break

11:00 AM

Wetlands

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

Senate Floor


Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

9:50 AM

Committee Discussion and Priorities

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Vermont Electricity 101 Overview

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

Vermont Housing and Conservation

Updates

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

Ajourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2025 Budget Address

Joint Session House Chambers


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

River Corrridors

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

TBD

10:30 AM

Break

11:45 AM

TBD

12:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

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

Dam Safety Program Overview and Updates

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

Break

10:40 AM

Lakes and Ponds

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

Salt Environmental Concerns

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

Adjourn


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

Renewable Energy Standard Tiers

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

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

Bill Introduction and Walk Through

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

Green Snow Pro Program

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

Senate Floor


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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Salt updates and research

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

Break

11:00 AM

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

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

Adjourn


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

Salt Environmental Concerns

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

Chloride and Public Works

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

Break

10:45 AM

Public Service Board Overview

Part 2

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

Adjourn


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

History and Status of Clean Cars II

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

10:30 AM

Progress on Implementation Standards

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

The Energy Burden Report

Room 8

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

Adjourn


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

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

Committee Discussion, Mark up and Possible Vote

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

Land Use Review Board

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

Break

11:00 AM

Energy Vermont Programs in Low Income Settings

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

Senate Floor


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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Follow up memo discussion

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

Break

11:00 AM

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

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

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

Adjourn


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

Fairbanks Museum Energy Efficiency Model

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

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

Draft Introduction and Walk through

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

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

  • Ben Edergly Walsh
10:15 AM

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

Burlington Electric Perspective

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

Break

10:45 AM

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

Efficiency Vermont Prospective

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

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

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

Adjourn


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

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

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

Efficiency Program Uptake by Low Income Communities

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

Break

10:45 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk through

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

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

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

Youth Climate Lobby

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

Adjourn


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

vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Vermont Housing and Conservation District

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

Energy Modernization Programs, Standard Offer and Net Metering

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

Financial Effects of Renewable Energy Standards

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

Senate Floor


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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

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

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

Adjourn


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjourn


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

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

Bill Introduction and Walk through

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

Joint Assembly


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

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

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

Lake Champlain's Future

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

Break

10:45 AM

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

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

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

Mark up and Possible Vote

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn


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

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

New Language on the bill.

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

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

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

Low Income Weatherization Program

  • Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator
10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

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

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

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

Governor's Housing Plan

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

Adjourn


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

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

Review new language

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11:10 AM

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

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

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

Committee Discussion

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

Adjourn


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

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

Mark up

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

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

Clean Water Act Permits for Farms

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

EPA Mandate to Change Farm Storm Water Run Off

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

Senate Floor


Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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


Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjourn


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

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

Mark up and Possible Vote

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

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

Amendment

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor of amendment
10:00 AM

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

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

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

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

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

Committee Discussion Mark up and Possible Vote

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

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

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

Adjourn


Thursday, March 13, 2025
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9:00 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjourn


Friday, March 14, 2025
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9:00 AM

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

Amendment

  • Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor
9:30 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senate Floor

11:55 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk through

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

Break

10:45 AM

Vermont Electric Coop Community Solar

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

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

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

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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9:00 AM

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

  • Jonathan Chamberlain, Nutrient Management Planner
9:30 AM

Vermont Energy Education Program

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

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

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

Senate Floor


Thursday, March 20, 2025
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9:00 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation Hearing

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, March 21, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Bill introduction and walk-through

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

CAFO Law

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

Confirmation Vote on Secretary of Natural Resources

11:00 AM

Senate Floor


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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9:00 AM

Miscellaneous Environmental Subjects

H.319 As Passed by House

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

Break

10:15 AM

Miscellaneous Environmental Subjects

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

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

Adjourn


Thursday, March 27, 2025
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9:00 AM

Climate Action Committee

Updates

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

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

CAFO Discussion Continued

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

Adjourn


Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Storm Water Management

Bill Walk through H. 481

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

Storm Water and Clean Water Funding

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

Senate Floor


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

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

S.24 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk-through

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

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

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Environment and Energy
-

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

12:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Dam Safety Rules

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee discussion

10:35 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

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

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion

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

Adjourn


Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee discussion and vote.

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Committee discussion

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

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

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

Senate Floor