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House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
AGENDA
Room 49 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 5:09 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-agriculture-food-resiliency-and-forestry.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Committee Discussion
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM House Floor
11:00 AM S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Tentative Vote
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch and Caucuses
4:30 PM Budget Discussion
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts and NOFA Vermont
Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Clare Ireland, Finance Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
4:45 PM H. 706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
Committee Discussion
Vote on Senate Proposal of Amendment
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:30 AM Field Trip
Proctor Maple Research Center
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:30 AM Equine Industry Update
Christina Rohan, Equine Studies Lecturer, University of Vermont
Mindy Hinsdale, Retired Horse Farmer
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Avian Flu and Cattle Update
Dr. Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Kaitlynn Levine, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:15 AM Break
11:30 PM Hunger Free Vermont
Restaurant meals testimony
Teddy Waszazack, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
11:00 AM Vermont Way Foods
Matt Landi, Managing Director, Vermont Way Foods
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Farm First Testimony
Marc Adams, Director, Invest EAP
Leanne Porter, Program Manager, Invest EAP
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:00 PM Maple Grants Review
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Madison Berry, Grant Program Manager of Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Sydonia Axis Lary at slary@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 11 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 4:09 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:20 AM S. 213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Walk through and vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
10:05 AM Break
11:10 AM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
- Lunch and Caucuses
1:00 PM S. 98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs
Walk through and vote
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM Break
2:00 PM S. 98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs
vote (continued)
2:02 PM Break
2:10 PM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Walk through
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM Break
4:05 PM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:30 AM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
11:00 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Fiscal note walk through and possible vote
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
- Lunch
1:00 PM S. 259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Walk through and possible vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:30 AM S. 310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Walk through and possible vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- TBD
Friday, May 3, 2024
- TBD
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Erin Viera at eviera@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
Room 35 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 3:09 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-commerce-and-economic-development.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:00 AM Restaurant Meals Program
Teddy Waszazack, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Hunger Free Vermont
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM FY25 Budget
BEGAP program
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development - Invited
- Break
10:30 AM Agency of Education
Introduction to the Secretary of Education
Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 Mins After Floor Committee Meeting
To be announced
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM Committee Meeting
To be announced
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Committee Meeting
To be announced
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 Mins After Floor Committee Meeting
To be announced
- Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
10 Mins After Floor Committee Meeting
To be announced
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Meeting
To be announced
- Agenda
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Andrew Hegarty at ahegarty@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
Room 34 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 12:19 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
-- Caucuses and Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
-- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
8:30 AM Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
-- Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
8:00 AM Committee Meeting
Field-trip to Washington Criminal and Family Courthouse, Barre
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
-- Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
After the Floor Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Meeting
TBD
-- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Phil Petty at ppetty@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 9 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 5:49 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Lunch and Caucuses
1:00 PM House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM S. 304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Testimony and introductions
Zoie Saunders, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
10:30 AM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Walk-through and mark-up
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM S. 167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on section 1 and section 5
Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Bruce MacIntire, President, Vermont School Custodian and Maintenance Association
Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
11:30 AM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion and mark-up
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion and possible vote. Legislative counsel will join at 4:00pm.
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM School Budget Re-votes
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. This hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube.
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 284 - An act relating to student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools
Mark-up and committee discussion
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM Bill Mark up TBD
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM State Board of Education
Committee discussion on the history of the State Board of Education
Callahan Beck, Student, University of Vermont, Former Member, State Board of Education - Invited
3:00 PM S. 167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Committee discussion and mark-up
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor Committee Meeting TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Meeting TBD
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Annie Gianni at agianni@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Environment and Energy
AGENDA
Room EA and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 3:26 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-environment-and-energy.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBD
4:30 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM S. 253 - An act relating to building energy codes
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC
Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes
Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
10:30 AM S. 253 - An act relating to building energy codes
Mark-up and possible vote
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Shoreham Wastewater Treatment Plant
S.213 An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
Amy Polaczyk, Wastewater Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
Steve Goodrich, Chair, Shoreham Selectboard
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor TBD
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor TBD
- Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBD
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Will Marlier at wmarlier@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on General and Housing
AGENDA
Room 31 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 4:36 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-general-and-housing.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
Committee may meet during the Floor as needed
- Lunch and Caucuses
1:15 PM S. 246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage
Discussion and possible vote as Floor time allows
- S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Mark-up, possible vote as Floor time allows
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:15 AM S. 246 - An act relating to amending the Vermont basic needs budget and livable wage
Discussion and possible vote
- S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Mark-up and possible vote
- Paid Leave
Review of Senate action on sections of H.55
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Housing
Review of Senate action on sections of H.687
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 min after Floor Committee Meeting
TBD
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:15 AM Housing
Review of Senate action on sections of H.687
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 min after Floor Committee Meeting
TBD
- Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
10 min after Floor Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Committee Meeting
TBD
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Ron Wild at rwild@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
AGENDA
Room 10 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 3:43 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:10 AM H. 889 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
Testimony and possible vote
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM House Floor
10:52 AM An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Straw poll vote on H.629
- Caucuses and Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM S. 55 - An act relating to authorizing public bodies to meet electronically under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Testimony, possible mark-up and possible vote
Susan Barrett, J.D., Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board - Invited
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM S. 220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Testimony
Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM 15 Minute Break
10:45 AM S. 9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM H. 649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Senate Proposal of Amendment
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM H. 844 - An act relating to appeal rights for extraterritorial users of municipal water and sewer systems
Introduction, walk-through, and testimony
Rep. David Durfee, Sponsor
Art Whitman, Former Chair of Selectboard, Shaftsbury
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM S. 220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Mark-up and possible vote
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM 15 Minute Break
10:45 AM S. 159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Introduction
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Meeting
TBD
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Andrea Hussey at ahussey@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
Room 42 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 2:29 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-health-care.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
- Adjourn
* No House Committee on Health Care Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM Drug Importation
Update
Beth Stern, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
Ena Backus, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Peter Welch
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint - Invited
10:30 AM H. 766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts
Review of Senate Proposal of Amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM Clinical Ethics
Cindy Bruzzese, MPA, MSB, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 Minutes after Floor Review of H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and recovery support specialist certification
Walk-through of Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Amendment
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM Designated and Specialized Services Agencies
Rutland Mental Health Services
10:30 AM Designated and Specialized Services Agencies
United Counseling Services of Bennington
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 Minutes after Floor Designated and Specialized Services Agencies
Counseling Services of Addison County
- Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
15 Minutes after Floor Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Meeting
TBD
- Adjourn
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Clare Neal at cneal@leg.state.vt.us
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
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House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
Room 46 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 3:16 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
- House Floor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM S. 114 - An act relating to the establishment of the Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group
Rick Barnett, Ph.D., Founder and Legislative Committee Chair, Psychedelic Society of Vermont, Vermont Psychological Association
Kurt White, Vice President of Outpatient Programs and Community Initiatives, Brattleboro Retreat
Charles MacLean, M.D., Associate Dean of Primary Care, University of Vermont
10:30 AM S. 114 - An act relating to the establishment of the Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM S. 302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk
Mark-up and potential vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, May 2, 2024
8:00 AM Field Trip
St. Albans - Spectrum Youth & Family Services and ABC Academy
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor TBD
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor Act 76 of 2023
Update on child care sections
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
- Act 76 of 2023
Pre-Kindergarten Implementation Committee update
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Anne Bordonaro, Federal Education and Support Division Director, Agency of Education
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBD
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Lori Morse at lmorse@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 30 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 4:44 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch & Caucuses
4:30 PM H. 27 - An act relating to coercive controlling behavior and abuse prevention orders
Senate Proposal of Amendment
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, MSW, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:30 AM Prop 4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights
Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rev. Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 Min After the Floor S. 220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
5:00 PM Prop 4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights
Public Hearing in the House Chamber
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM S. 192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living - Invited
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project - Invited
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 Min After the Floor S. 192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes
Committee Discussion
Possible Vote
- Prop 4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights
Possible Vote
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 PM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies
Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association - Invited
Shawn Burke, Chief of South Burlington Police Department, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Indi Schoenherr , Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs - Invited
Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety - Invited
Dana DiSano, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General - Invited
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Kayla Morse at kmorse@leg.state.vt.us
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 43 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 10:08 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor followed by caucuses
- Lunch & Caucuses
- House Floor (continued)
- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM TBA
11:00 AM University of Vermont Transportation Research Center
Alternatives to gas tax, and pedestrian crossing treatments
Dr. Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBA
4:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBA
4:30 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
15 min after Floor TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Adjourn
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House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
Room 45 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 4:22 PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:45 AM H. 546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws
potential vote
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM S. 309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels
potential vote
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM S. 301 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
potential vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM H. 868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Electric Vehicle provisions
Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation - Invited
10:00 AM S. 310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
potential vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM H. 546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws
Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
11:30 AM H. 503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
potential vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chad L. Whitehead, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor TBA
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM School Budget Re-votes
Joint hearing with House Education
Meeting will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means channel
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
10:30 AM S. 254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor TBA
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:00 AM TBA
9:30 AM FLOOR
after the floor TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 1:08 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-agriculture.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
15 minutes after Senate adjourns H. 877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
possible vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:45 AM H. 81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Committee Adjourns
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM H. 877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
possible vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM S. 301 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
S.301 House Agriculture, Food Resiliency and Forestry amendment
Taylor Livelli, Government Affairs Manager, Pet Advocacy Network
10:00 AM Animal Welfare
Banning the sale of bear gallbladders
Bob Galvin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy
12:00 PM Committee Adjourns
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Committee Adjourns
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:00 AM Committee Discussion
11:15 AM Committee Adjouirns
11:30 AM Senate Floor
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Linda Leehman at lleehman@leg.state.vt.us
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 5 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 2:41 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:05 PM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Introduction and Vote
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM H. 794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Introduction and Vote
Sen. Robert Norris, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM H. 707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system
Introduction and Vote
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
2:40 PM H. 871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Introduction and Possible Vote
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM TBD
Thursday, May 2, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM TBD
Friday, May 3, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM TBD
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Hannah Gottschalk at hgottschalk@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
Room 27 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 5:56 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:15 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Testimony
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM S. 30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program
Committee discussion and testimony
Michael Marcotte, Rep
Sen. Ruth Hardy
Brigadier General Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
9:15 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Testimony
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
Rep. Michael McCarthy
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
10:00 AM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendment walk-through and mark-up
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM H. 704 - An act relating to disclosure of compensation in job advertisements
Testimony
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
9:15 AM H. 704 - An act relating to disclosure of compensation in job advertisements
Final walk-through and vote
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM H. 55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance amendments
Final walk-through and possible vote
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM Committee Discussion
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:00 AM Commission Discussion
10:30 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Final walk-through and vote
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Magali S. Aleman at MStowellAleman@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 2:29 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 630 - An act relating to boards of cooperative education services
Review of New Draft and Vote
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1 Committee Discussion
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
After Senate Floor H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Discussion of the Commission on the Future of Public Education
Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, Addison County - Invited
2:00 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1 Walk-through
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 2, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1 Walk-through
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 3, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1 Walk-through
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Morgan Feldmann at mfeldmann@leg.state.vt.us
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Senate Committee on Finance
AGENDA
Room 6 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 4:35 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-finance.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
1:45 PM H. 10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
2:45 PM
H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
3:00 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Ethan Carlson, Founder, Chairman and Chief Product Officer, Datablend
Rachel Allard, Vice President of Marketing, Resonant Link
Skye Chalmers, Founder and CEO, Image Relay
Ted Adler, Founder & President, Union Street Media
Robbie Adler, Chief Strategy Officer, Faraday
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
Thursday, May 2, 2024
1:30 PM Committee Meeting
TBD
Friday, May 3, 2024
1:00 PM Committee Meeting
TBD
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Zane Buckminster at zbuckminster@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
Room 4 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 4:54 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-government-operations.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:15 PM H. 626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
Jackie Stanley, Executive Director, Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
2:15 PM Break
2:30 PM H. 702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
Helena Van Voorst, Executive Director, United Way of Addison County
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
Rep. Jonathan Williams, Washington
Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Executive Director, Interaction Vermont
Belan Antensaye, Programs Director, Vermont Health Equity Initiative
Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
4:45 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
After the Floor H. 875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
- Break
3:45 PM H. 626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Testimony and Possible Mark-up and Vote
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Trevor Whipple, Law Enforcement Risk Management Consultant, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Sally Adams, Deputy State's Attorney, Office of the Chittenden County State's Attorney
Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations, Central Vermont Humane Society
Lark Thompson, Private Citizen - Invited
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 2, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
2:00 PM H. 585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
Sheriff Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
3:00 PM H. 872 - An act relating to miscellaneous updates to the powers of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and the duties of law enforcement officers
Possible Mark-up and Vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Break
3:45 PM An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
DR 24-0691
TBA
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
Friday, May 3, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
TBA
- H. 702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
TBA
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Olivia Parker at oparker@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
Room 17 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 1:03 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:00 AM S. 25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Walk-through of new draft
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM H. 72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
Walk-through of proposed amendment
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary
11:30 AM S. 25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Continued discussion of lead related language
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy
Testimony and possible mark-up
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
10:15 AM S. 25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Mark-up and possible vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Dr. David Eaton, Professor Emeritus of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences School of Public Health, Dean and Vice Provost Emeritus, The Graduate School, University of Washington
Kathy Stanton, Senior Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care Products Council
11:15 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Walk-through
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Testimony and possible mark-up
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM Health Equity Advisory Commission
Report review
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Health Equity Advisory Commission
10:30 AM J.R.S. 44 - Joint resolution declaring the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in Vermont to be a public health emergency
New draft walk-through and vote
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy
Possible vote
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:00 AM Committee Discussion
TBA
11:15 AM Appointments
Update
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 1 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 1:01 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:05 AM Overdose Prevention Sites
Walk-through of Floor Amendment
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM S. 209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM H. 780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments
Mark-up and Committee Discussion
Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:15 PM H. 645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice
Discussion of Amendment
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:25 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:00 AM H. 745 - An act relating to the Vermont Parentage Act
Walk-through
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM H. 745 - An act relating to the Vermont Parentage Act
Testimony
Jessica Seman, Supervising Attorney, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM H. 645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice
Discussion of Amendment
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM H. 876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws
Mark-up and Committee Discussion
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM H. 876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:45 AM H. 876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws
Committee Discussion
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM H. 876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws
Mark-up. Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM H. 780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments
Committee Discussion and Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM H. 878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark-up and Committee Discussion
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM H. 878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
AGO Language
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:45 AM H. 878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Final Discussion and Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM H. 745 - An act relating to the Vermont Parentage Act
Committee Discussion and Vote
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:00 AM House Changes to Senate Bills
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM House Changes to Senate Bills
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM Break
11:45 AM House Changes to Senate Bills
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
Room 8 and Zoom
April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Last Updated 4/30/2024 1:40 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-natural-resources-and-energy.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:00 AM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Jennifer Byrne, District Manager, White River Natural Resources Conservation District
12:40 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
8:30 AM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 AM TBD
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2024
9:00 AM TBD
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Jude Newman at jnewman@leg.state.vt.us
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