With the Republicans taking over as the majority party in the House and with many new House members, there will be significant changes in committee chairs and membership on the committees. Senate committees also will see some changes. The changes, however, will be less dramatic in the Senate since Democrats remain in the majority again this year. As of press time, the committee assignments had not been announced. The bills covered a wide range of topics, including motorboat fees, regulation of junkyards, certain requirements for administrators of trusts and estates, revisions to the Act 250 permit process, co-worker immunity under the workers' compensation law, reduction of the diesel tax rate, local option taxes and regulation of public utility companies.
Many more bills are likely to be introduced over the weeks ahead.
For copies of our government affairs priorities card and detailed position statements on issues, please call 863-3489, ext. Other Chamber and GBIC staff members will be available to testify before legislative committees and answer questions of legislators. Each week during the 2001 legislative session, we will provide you with a report that briefly summarizes the week's activities in Montpelier. The report will be written on Friday morning and e-mailed, faxed or mailed to you over the weekend. Call 863-3489 ext.