Senate Holds Discussion on Rite Aid Plant Provisions in Bill S319
May 16, 2025 | Environment & Energy, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
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The Vermont House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee convened on May 15 to discuss upcoming legislative work related to Senate Bill 319, specifically concerning the Rite Aid plant in the Northeast Kingdom. The meeting served as a preparatory session ahead of further discussions scheduled for the following days.
The committee chair opened the meeting by providing updates on the status of the bill, noting that while the language is confirmed to be included, it remains uncertain whether it will require additional review by the Senate Finance Committee. The chair emphasized the importance of understanding the House rules as the session progresses, particularly with bills undergoing amendments and revisions.
To facilitate this understanding, the committee plans to hear from the House Clerk, who will provide insights into procedural rules. Additionally, legislative council is scheduled to meet with the committee at 8:30 AM the next day to clarify the specific language of the bill, which the chair indicated is a small section.
The committee has also reached out to key stakeholders for further information, including representatives from the Department of Public Service (DPS) and the Public Utility Commission (PUC). However, it was noted that the PUC would not be able to provide testimony during the upcoming session. The chair mentioned that written testimony from the PUC is expected and will be shared with the committee.
As the meeting concluded, the chair indicated that further communication with the DPS and other relevant parties is ongoing, with plans to keep the committee updated on any developments. The next steps will involve reviewing the bill language and preparing for the discussions scheduled for the following days.
The committee chair opened the meeting by providing updates on the status of the bill, noting that while the language is confirmed to be included, it remains uncertain whether it will require additional review by the Senate Finance Committee. The chair emphasized the importance of understanding the House rules as the session progresses, particularly with bills undergoing amendments and revisions.
To facilitate this understanding, the committee plans to hear from the House Clerk, who will provide insights into procedural rules. Additionally, legislative council is scheduled to meet with the committee at 8:30 AM the next day to clarify the specific language of the bill, which the chair indicated is a small section.
The committee has also reached out to key stakeholders for further information, including representatives from the Department of Public Service (DPS) and the Public Utility Commission (PUC). However, it was noted that the PUC would not be able to provide testimony during the upcoming session. The chair mentioned that written testimony from the PUC is expected and will be shared with the committee.
As the meeting concluded, the chair indicated that further communication with the DPS and other relevant parties is ongoing, with plans to keep the committee updated on any developments. The next steps will involve reviewing the bill language and preparing for the discussions scheduled for the following days.
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