2025-2026 Session
Change SessionH.91
An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. Jubilee McGill
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Esme Cole
- Rep. Mari Cordes
- Rep. Golrang Garofano
- Rep. Theresa Wood
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- Location
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 4/9/2025 - Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare per Temporary Senate Rule 44A
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 10:10 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Walk-through
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Chris Louras, Homeless Response Coordinator, City of Rutland
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 10:45 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Anne Sosin, Public Health Researcher, Dartmouth College
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 10:20 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
- 11:05 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Ellyn Leamon, YDP Director, Elevate Youth Services
Zoe Souder, Youth Advocacy Coordinator, Elevate Youth Services
Jessie Warren, Return House Director, Elevate Youth Services
- 1:45 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Linda Anderson, Director of Family and Community Support Services, Capstone Community Action
Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
- 2:30 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Shelby Lebarron, Person with Lived Experience
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 2:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Caprice Hover, Special Programs Manager, Vermont State Housing Authority
- 3:10 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 9:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Julie Bond, Co-Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
Michael Redmond, Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
Jon Hoover, Assistant Executive Director, Groundworks Collaborative
- 10:45 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Norma Hardy, Chief, Brattleboro Police Department
Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 11:45 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- 2:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Alison Harte, Supportive and Affordable Housing Consultant
- 2:30 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Angela Lasso-Jimenez, Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 9:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 9:50 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Maryellen Griffin, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
- 1:30 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Cheryl Jackins, Housing First Program Director, Pathways Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Beth Ann Maier, Vermont Interfaith Action
Mindy Rollins, Person with Lived Experience
Jason Braasch, Person with Lived Experience, Vermont Interfaith Action
Tom Morgan, Vermont Interfaith Action
Joey Corcoran, Vermont Interfaith Action
Melissa Battah, Executive Director, Vermont Interfaith Action
Fred Breunig, Vermont Interfaith Action
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, City of Burlington
- 1:35 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Balance of State, Continuum of Care
Mary Gerisch, Administrator, Bennington Housing Authority
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 2:30 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Abby Miller, Consultant, Housing Innovations
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 1:15 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 2:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 9:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:05 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles
Monika Madaras, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 9:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion
- 10:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
- 2:30 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Friday, March 14, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 11:15 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
- 1:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 2:00 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 8:30 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
- 4:10 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Mark-up and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 9:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:15 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 2:10 PM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Walk through and committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 11:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion and possible vote
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Kara Casey, Director of Economic Empowerment, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Committee Documents
An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Appropriations
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
House Committee on Human Services
- Linda Anderson, Director of Family and Community Support Services, Capstone Community Action
- Melissa Battah, Executive Director, Vermont Interfaith Action
- Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
- Julie Bond, Co-Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
- Jason Braasch, Person with Lived Experience, Vermont Interfaith Action
- Fred Breunig, Vermont Interfaith Action
- Joey Corcoran, Vermont Interfaith Action
- Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
- Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
- Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
- Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- Mary Gerisch, Administrator, Bennington Housing Authority
- Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- Maryellen Griffin, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- Norma Hardy, Chief, Brattleboro Police Department
- Alison Harte, Supportive and Affordable Housing Consultant
- Jon Hoover, Assistant Executive Director, Groundworks Collaborative
- Caprice Hover, Special Programs Manager, Vermont State Housing Authority
- Cheryl Jackins, Housing First Program Director, Pathways Vermont
- Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
- Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Angela Lasso-Jimenez, Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
- Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
- Ellyn Leamon, YDP Director, Elevate Youth Services
- Shelby Lebarron, Person with Lived Experience
- Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
- Chris Louras, Homeless Response Coordinator, City of Rutland
- Monika Madaras, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
- Beth Ann Maier, Vermont Interfaith Action
- Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Abby Miller, Consultant, Housing Innovations
- Tom Morgan, Vermont Interfaith Action
- Michael Redmond, Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
- Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Mindy Rollins, Person with Lived Experience
- Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, City of Burlington
- Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles
- Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
- Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
- Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
- Anne Sosin, Public Health Researcher, Dartmouth College
- Zoe Souder, Youth Advocacy Coordinator, Elevate Youth Services
- Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- Jessie Warren, Return House Director, Elevate Youth Services
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
- Kara Casey, Director of Economic Empowerment, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
- Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
- Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
- Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
- Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
- Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
- Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
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An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
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