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Preservation Burlington: Upcoming Events 01/25/2024

From Preservation Burlington:

Co-hosts Ron Wanamaker and Liisa Reimann talk about the upcoming years events and have two breakout chats, one about a local building that people should know about and appreciate, and one about some of our preferred “preservation” books. A must have recommendation from the experts!

More information: preservationburlington.org

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Operations - Testimony of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 01/24/2024

Testimony of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law at the House Committee on Government Operations.

On Tuesday, the Senate Government Operations Committee took further testimony on S.55, the bill that would amend the Open Meeting Law to authorize public bodies to meet through electronic means without designating a physical meeting location. Witnesses included the Deputy Secretary of State and representatives from the Green Mountain Care Board, the Public Utility Commission, the Vermont Press Association, the Human Services Board, the Vermont League of Vermont Cities and Towns, and the Vermont Association of Broadcasters.

S.55 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Finance - Opposition of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill 01/24/2024

Opposition of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Finance.

On Wednesday, the committee continued taking testimony on S.181. The committee heard from Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations at Green Mountain Power, Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs at CTIA - The Wireless Association, and Anna Lucey, Executive Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs at NECTA. Those who testified raised concerns about the affordability and legality of the bill. Included below are links to the start of each testimony, start of committee questions, and materials presented to the committee. 

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

S.181 Opposition Jeremy Crandall CTIA Testimony: 
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/Senate%20Finance/Bills/S.181/Witness%20Documents/S.181~Jeremy%20Crandall~CTIA%20Testimony~1-24-2024.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Ops and Military - Discussion H.140 Updating State Grant and Contract Requirements 01/19/2024

Updating State Grant and Contract Requirements at the House Committee on Government Ops and Military.

On Friday, the House Government & Military Affairs committee continued their work on H.140. The committee had a walkthrough of the updated bill from legislative counsel and took testimony from various agencies as well as the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

H.140 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/H-0140/H-0140%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Kindness Connection: Boys & Girls Club of Burlington 01/18/2024

From Jan Riordan:

Host Jan Riordan interviews Tanya Benosky, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington.

For more information visit: https://www.bandgclub.org/

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Operations - Testimony of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 01/17/2024

Testimony of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law at the House Committee on Government Operations.

On Wednesday, the Senate Government Operations Committee heard testimony on H.55 Wednesday, which is a bill to make changes to Open Meeting laws. Lauren-Glenn Davitian testified at the very end of the meeting for about 15 minutes. Lauren-Glenn read an abbreviated version of her testimony and took a few committee questions. Notably, Chair Hardy asked if VAN would like to be a part of providing consultation with the Secretary of State, League of Cities and Towns, and School Board Association to help develop best practices - LG agreed.

Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks. State Archivist speaks.

S.55 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Democratic Caucus - Chair Priorities 01/16/2024

Chair Priorities at the Vermont Senate Democratic Caucus.

On Tuesday, the Senate Democratic Caucus had brief presentations from committee chairs to hear about priorities for the coming session. Senator Cummings, Chair of Senate Finance, brought up S.181 as something the committee is looking at - with the caveat that the main focus this year will be finding ways to lower the property tax rate. Senator Hardy, chair of Senate Government Operation & Military Affairs, mentioned her committee would be taking testimony on open meeting laws as a priority this session.

Senator Cumming and Senator Hardy speak.

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Finance - Testimony of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill 01/16/2024

Testimony of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Finance.

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: BSD Budget Process For Fiscal Year 2025 01/15/2024

From Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: 

Board Chair Clare Wool and VT Senator and School Commissioner Martine Gulick discuss this year's budget factors involved in determining BSD's School Budget for FY25.

For more information visit: www.bsdvt.org

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Ops and Military - Walkthrough of H.140 State Government Grant Reform 01/11/2024

Walkthrough of H.140 State Government Grant Reform at the House Committee on Government Ops and Military.

Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks at around 00:01:21

H.140 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/H-0140/H-0140%20As%20Introduced.pdf

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