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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

Committee Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-2, 3
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

  • Eric Buel, Director, Vermont Crime Lab
  • Joel Cook, Vermont National Education Association
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Max Schlueter, Executive Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-4, 5
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

  • James Baker, Col. , Vermont State Police
  • Georgia Cumming, Department of Corrections
  • Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department of Children & Families
  • Mark Oettinger, General Counsel, Department of Education
  • Bobby Sand, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm
Friday, January 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-6
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

Committee Discussion and vote

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-7
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

Amendments and Adam Walsh Act

  • Michele Childs, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Hudson, Judge
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Meeting With House Institutions Committee

Progress Report on H. 859 - Room 11

Friday, January 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-8
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Windham County
  • Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-9, 10
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

  • Michele Childs, Office of Legislative Council
  • Howard Kalfus, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
  • Max Schlueter, Executive Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-11, 12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.22 - An act relating to furlough for an offender convicted of a driving offense punishable by more than two years in prison

  • Mike Cannon, Colchester Police Dept.
  • John Perry, Director of Planning, Department of Corrections
10:30 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

  • Fran Levine, President, NAMI
  • Leah Matteson, Vice-President, NAMI
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vt. Protection and Advocates
  • Ronald Smith, Department of Corrections
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-13, 14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

  • Georgia Cumming, Department of Corrections
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
11:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to legislative committee subpoena power

  • David Gibson, Secretary of the Senate
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-15, 16
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to joint tenancy

  • Jennifer Cavacas, Rutland
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Kimbell Sherman & Ellis
  • Tim Tuttle, Officer, Rutland Police Department, Community Coordinator
10:30 AM

S.26 - An act relating to recovery of profits from crime, the disposition of property upon death, transfer of interest in vehicle upon death, homestead exemption, unclaimed property, credit card fee disputes, and patient's privilege

  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Victim Advocate Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Stuart Schurr, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-17, 18
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

  • Michele Childs, Office of Legislative Council
  • Howard Kalfus, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-19, 20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Tom Sympatico, Vt. Health Dept., State Hospital
10:45 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

  • Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Andy Pallito, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Ronald Smith, Department of Corrections
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-21, 22
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to not requiring the physical presence of a defendant or offender at certain court proceedings

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Greemore, Acting Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General
  • Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:00 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the probate judge vacancy in Bennington County

  • Toby Balivet, Judge, Probate Judge Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Greemore, Acting Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Friday, February 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-23, 24
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

  • Sherry Burnett, Trauma Coodinator
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Peter Lee, Department of Health
  • David Peebles, Department of Corrections
  • John Perry, Director of Planning, Department of Corrections
  • A.J. Ruben, Vermont Protection & Advocacy
  • Bill Wiles, Probation Officer, Department of Corrections
11:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Miscellaneous Bill

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-25
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to joint tenancy

  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Miller & Smith
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Kimbell Sherman & Ellis
10:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to recovery of profits from crime, the disposition of property upon death, transfer of interest in vehicle upon death, homestead exemption, unclaimed property, credit card fee disputes, and patient's privilege

  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Miller & Smith
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Kimbell Sherman & Ellis
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-26, 27
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Draft 2

  • Howard Kalfus, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
  • Catherine Metropoulos, Charlotte, VT
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General
11:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting retaliation for legislative testimony

  • Charles Laramie, Rutland
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-28, 29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

  • A.J. Ruben, Vermont Protection & Advocacy
  • Ronald Smith, Department of Corrections
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
10:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to not requiring the physical presence of a defendant or offender at certain court proceedings

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-30, 31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Draft

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Robert Sheil, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-32
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Mark Up Committee Bill

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-33, 34
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Sentence Computation Issues

  • Kurt Kuehl, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Andy Pallito, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General
10:30 AM

S.10 - An act relating to joint tenancy

S. 26 Crimes; Crime Victims; Profits From Crime Will also be discusssed; Mark Up and Vote

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Miller & Smith
10:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to recovery of profits from crime, the disposition of property upon death, transfer of interest in vehicle upon death, homestead exemption, unclaimed property, credit card fee disputes, and patient's privilege

Same witnesses as for S.10

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S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-0
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

House Proposal of Amendments

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.75 - An act relating to statutory rape

  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Victim Advocate Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Senator
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-37, 38
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Karen Gannette, Court Administrator's Office, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Scott Johnson, Agency of Human Services
  • Leah Matteson, Vice-President, NAMI
11:30 AM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

House Proposals of Amendment

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-39, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting retaliation for legislative testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Reynolds, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
9:30 AM

S.26 - An act relating to recovery of profits from crime, the disposition of property upon death, transfer of interest in vehicle upon death, homestead exemption, unclaimed property, credit card fee disputes, and patient's privilege

S, 10 Joint Tenancy--Both Bills to be Combined and Voted Out

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to offenders with a mental illness or other functional impairment

Mark Up and Vote

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • John Perry, Director of Planning, Department of Corrections
  • Robert Smith, MD, Department of Corrections
10:30 AM

S.36 - An act relating to voting procedures for judicial retention

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • John Shullenberger, Esquire, Vermont Asso. of Trial Judges
11:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

  • Patricia Zimmerman, Honorable
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.85 - An act relating to the patient's privilege

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
9:45 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Committee Bill- Mark Up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Justice Center
  • Kreg Pinkham, Vermont Supervisory Group, Juvenile Justice
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Victim Advocate Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Capt. Michael E. Schirling, Chief, Vermont Police Association
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General
  • Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Friday, February 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.11 put into S.26
CDs
09-44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting retaliation for legislative testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.11 - An act relating to the disposition of property upon death, transfer of interest in vehicle upon death, and homestead exemption

  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
9:30 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Committee discussion

Monday, March 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-45, 46, 47, 48
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Report of the Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection

  • Tom Little, Chair, Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection
1:30 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Civil Unions and Marriage in Other States

  • Greg Johnson, Professor, Vermont Law School
2:00 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Equality of Civil Unions and Marriage

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Marcia Merrill, Chair, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Brian Pearl, Grand Isle
3:00 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Equality of Civil Unions and Marriage

  • Craig Bensen, Reverend, Take it to the People
  • Beth Robinson, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
4:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Implementation

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Phil Keller, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Richard McCoy, Chief of Public Health Statistics, Department of Health
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-49, 50
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Civil Unions, Marriage and the Business Community

  • Will Patten, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
11:30 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Sheil, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Public hearing CD - 56, 57, 58
CDs
09-51, 52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Vermont Clergy

  • Rabbi Joshua Boettiger
  • Rev. Dr. Lynn Bujnak, United Church of Christ
  • Rt. Rev. Thomas Ely, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Vermont
  • Rev. Daniel Jantos, North Chapel Universalist Society
  • Andrew Selle, D.Min., Counselor/Mediator, Essex Jct.
10:45 AM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Vermont Clergy

  • Ethan Kallberg, Pastor, Lamoille Valley Grace Brethren Chruch, Morrisville
  • Scott Libby, Pastor, Grace Brethren Church, Irasburg
  • Rev. David Lisner, Newport Baptist Church
  • The Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, Roman Catholic Diocese
6:00 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Public Hearing Joint with House Judiciary Committee - Well of the House - Witnesses will be given 3 minutes each and will alternate between support and opposition. Witnesses must sign up between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. No one will be permitted to sign up after 6:30.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
09-56, 57, 58
Meeting Record
6:00 PM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Witnesses sheets attached

  • Mike Backman, Quechee, VT
  • Erica Baron, Rutland
  • Dorothy Bolduc, St Albans
  • Bruce Busa, Readsboro, VT
  • John Calvi, Putney, VT
  • Eleonore Campbell, Waitsfield, VT
  • Hugh Campbell, Waitsfield, VT
  • Glenn Carter, Pastor, Jericho
  • Tammi Congalton, Shelburne
  • Sherry Corbin, Burlington
  • Laura Davidson, Braintree, VT
  • Leona Day, Barre Town
  • Bill Day, Barre Town
  • Roberto Deane, Rutland
  • Barbara Emerson, Burlington
  • Stephen Fiske, Essex Jct.
  • Mark Flemming, Essex, VT
  • Doug Gage, Rutland
  • Anna Gagne, St. Albans Town
  • Gabriel Gagne, St Albans
  • Ralph Gerlach, Williston, VT
  • Ann Goff, Shelburne
  • Arlene Gonthier, Barton, VT
  • Harriet Hall, Newport, VT
  • John Hall, Newport, VT
  • Robert Haverick, Marshfield
  • Ellen Hill, Jeffersonville, VT
  • Kevin Horion, Pastor, Brattleboro, VT
  • Eric Hutchens, South Royalton
  • Evan Orleck Jetter, Thetford Center
  • Alexis Jetter, Thetford Center
  • Kristin Kany, Burlington
  • Mary Kirkpatrick, Bennington
  • Bethany Littlethunder, Burlington
  • Michael Longwell, Essex Jct.
  • Nancy Lynch, Williamstown, VT
  • Ron Lyon, Berlin
  • Matthew Lytthouse, Jericho
  • Linda Maloney, Reverend, Enosburg Falls, VT
  • David McKnight, Plainfield, VT
  • Shary Meehan, Barton, VT
  • Carrie Neuschel, Colchester
  • Maryann Parrott, Guilford, VT
  • Brad Peacock, Shaftsbury, VT
  • Rosemary Pelletier, Pownal, VT
  • Gerald Pratt, Rutland
  • The Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, Roman Catholic Diocese
  • George Schiavone, Shelburne
  • Dwight Schmuck, Wilmington
  • Donna Scott, Vergennes
  • Andrew Selle, D.Min., Essex Jct.
  • Irene Shamas, Windham County
  • Nora Skolnick, Braintree, VT
  • Stewart Skrill, Randolph Center
  • Karen Skrill, Randolph Center
  • Roland Smith, Reverend, Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
  • Gail Smith, Irasburg, VT
  • Lydia Spitzer, North Pomfret,VT
  • Diane St. Cyr, Jericho
  • Sue Sweeney, Pownal, VT
  • Carol Tandy, Williston, VT
  • Johnson Tata, Montpelier, Vermont
  • Catherine Thomas, Mount Tabor, VT
  • Nancy Vogele, Reverend, White River Jct.
  • Lindsey Weaver, Poultney, VT
  • Linda Weiss, Corinth, VT
  • William Welch, Pastor, Fair Haven, VT
  • Sandi Cote Whitacre, Georgia Center, VT
  • Tom Wilson, Topsham, VT
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-53, 54, 55
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Draft - Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Civil Unions, Marriage and Youth and Families

  • Gabriel Benham, Student, Richford High School
  • Steve Cable, Vermont Renewal
  • Bishop Rick Callahan, Williston, VT
  • Christopher Curtis, Northfield
  • Dr. Joseph Nasca, Pediatrician, Georgia, VT
  • James Neiley, CVU Student; Youth Representative, Board of Outright Vermont
  • Jackie Weinstock, Ph.D., Professor, University of Vermont
11:30 AM

Report on the Economic Impact of Extending Marriage to Same-Sex Couples in Vermont

  • M.V. Lee Badgett, Research Director, The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law & Prof. of Economics, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-59, 60
Meeting Record
9:00 PM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

Final Mark-up and vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

Mark-up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-61
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Citiznes for Fire Safety
  • Bill McCullough, Rutland
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-62, 63
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to operation of vessels on public waters

  • Mike Cannon, Colchester Police Dept.
  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:30 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Charity Carbine, VPIRG
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-64, 65
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.204 - An act relating to payment of diversion program fees

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.125 - An act relating to expanding the sex offender registry

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andy Pallito, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Max Schlueter, Executive Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-66
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Confirmation

  • Joe Benning, Commissioner, Human Rights Commission
  • Shelley Gartner, Magistrate
  • Mary Gleason Harlow, Magistrate
  • John Hirsch, Maryland
  • Christine Hoyt, Magistrate
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-67
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Citizens for Fire Safety
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-68, 69
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to technical corrections to the juvenile judicial proceedings act of 2008

  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jody Racht, General Counsel, Department of Children & Families
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:30 AM

S.91 - An act relating to operation of vessels on public waters

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to brominated flame retardants

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Confirmation

Vote on Confirmations list of 3/17/09: Matthew Valerio, Defender General; Joseph Benning, Human Rights Comm.; Shelley Gartner, Magistrate; Christine Hoyt, Magistrate; Mary Gleason Harlow, Magistrate

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-70, 71
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.204 - An act relating to payment of diversion program fees

  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Holly Leach, Diversion Program
  • Carol Maloney, Diversion Program
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
10:00 AM

H.34 - An act relating to automated external defibrillators

  • Doug Brent, Chief, So. Burlington Fire Department
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicole Lukas, State Advocacy Director, American Heart Association
  • Dan Manz, Emergency Chief, Department of Health
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice (Trial Lawyers)
  • Jay Wood, VT EMS District 5, Agency of Human Services
after

H.204 - An act relating to payment of diversion program fees

  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Holly Leach, Diversion Program
  • Carol Maloney, Diversion Program
Friday, April 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-72
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to civil marriage

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.204 - An act relating to payment of diversion program fees

Mark Up and Vote

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-73, 74
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Discussion of Law Enforcement Study

  • James Baker, Col. , Vermont State Police
  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • William Goggins, Department of Liquor Control
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Major David LeCours, Acting Director of Law Enforcement
  • Tom Lesperance, Major, Vermont State Police
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Assoc. and Vermont Sheriffs
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:45 AM

Discussion of Law Enforcement Study

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-75, 76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Rep. Peter Welch will testify by phone --- 1-802-793-1800

  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Welch, Representative, U. S. Congress
10:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-77
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.34 - An act relating to automated external defibrillators

Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

JRS26 - Joint resolution relating to the legalization of industrial hemp

Committee vote on being relieved of the resolution

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-78, 79
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to recovery of profits from crime, the disposition of property upon death, transfer of interest in vehicle upon death, homestead exemption, unclaimed property, credit card fee disputes, and patient's privilege

  • Michael Hoyt, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.249 - An act relating to volunteer nonprofit service organizations and casino nights

Amendment to H.249 - committee discussion

9:30 - 10:30 AM

H.453 - An act relating to receivership of long-term care facilities

  • Chris D'Elia, Executive Director, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, Vermont Healthcare Association
  • Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.453 - An act relating to receivership of long-term care facilities

  • Susan Harritt, Counsel, Attorney General's Office
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE
Friday, May 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-81
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

  • Stuart Bennett, Vermont Apartment Owners
  • Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Apartment Owners Association
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Deployment Update

After House Adjournment in the Well of the House Michael Dubie, Adjutant General of Vt. National Guard will be updating members on the deployment

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to technical corrections to 2009 sex offender legislation

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Staff Attorney, Public Safety Department
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

S.154 - An act relating to repealing the sunset on criminal history record check fees

  • Francis Aumand, Public Safety Department
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Information Briefing Session

  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-2
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to technical corrections to 2009 sex offender legislation

Amendents

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-

S.154 - An act relating to repealing the sunset on criminal history record check fees

Mark up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Information Briefing Session

  • Sen. Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tempore, Windham County
Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-3
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Floor Convenes

9:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Susan Baker, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-04
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

11:00 AM

S.159 - An act relating to custodial interrogations of minors

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.158 - An act relating to marriage records

9:30 AM

S.218 - An act relating to voyeurism

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Assistant Majority Leader
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.161 - An act relating to National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Max Schlueter, Executive Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
10:45 AM

S.165 - An act relating to waiver of the statute of limitations in criminal prosecutions

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bobby Sand, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-7, 8
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.154 - An act relating to repealing the sunset on criminal history record check fees

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • Susan Baker, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

PSG Committee Hearing

Room 11

11:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence and Sexual Violence
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-9, 10
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

Tina Frundt will testify by phone. 1-202-276-4487 - Kristin Fortin 1-202-745-1001 Ext 132

  • Kristin Fortin , Polaris Project
  • Tina Frundt, Executive Director, Courtney's House
  • Liz Tedrick-Moutz, Student, Coalition of Vermonters Against Slavery Today
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-11
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.158 - An act relating to marriage records

Mark Up and Vote Out also S.161 Privacy Compact - Mark Up and Vote Out

11:30 AM

S.154 - An act relating to repealing the sunset on criminal history record check fees

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Challenges for Change/PSG Report

  • E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.218 - An act relating to voyeurism

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence and Sexual Violence
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • John Quinn, Former States Attorney
  • Dana Rye
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.165 - An act relating to waiver of the statute of limitations in criminal prosecutions

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence and Sexual Violence
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:30 AM

Committee Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PSG Challenges

Joint Meeting with House Corrections and Institutions Committee- In Room 10

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

Room 1 The Committee will view the C.D. "The Crime of Human Trafficking"

  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-16
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

Tina's phone 1-202-276-4487

  • Tina Frundt, Executive Director, Courtney's House
10:30 AM

PSG Challenges

  • E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-17
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.218 - An act relating to voyeurism

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:15 AM

Mark Up

Mark Up of S.218

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

  • Rebecca Brown, Policy Advocate for Innocence Project
10:15 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:30 AM

Budget Adjustment Changes

  • Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-21, 22
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.110 - An act relating to sheltering livestock

  • Karen Bradley, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bennington County
  • Dr, Kristin Hass, Kristin
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Young
9:30 AM

S.110 - An act relating to sheltering livestock

  • Harry O'Rourke
  • Colleen O'Rourke
10:15 AM

S.110 - An act relating to sheltering livestock

  • Karen Bradley, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  • Gina Brown, Dir., of Horse Rescue Operations
  • Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Sue Skaskiw, Director of Information Technology, Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program
  • Melody Squires, Forget Me Not Farm
  • Pam Towne, Concerned Citizen
10:30 AM

To Be Announced

11:00 AM

Judicial Operations

Joint Meeting with Senate Government Opers.- Room 10

  • Thomas Clarke, Vice President, National Center of State Courts
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-23, 24
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:15 AM

Committee Bill On Corrections

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Andy Pollito, Commissioner
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Committee Bill On Corrections

  • Jerome Goss, Citizen
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Linda Piasecki, Operations Chief
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-25
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Jerome Goss, Citizen
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

Mark Up

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-26, 27
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

  • Eric Buel, Director of Forensic Laboratory, Vermont Crime Lab
  • Todd Illingsworth, Vermont State Police
  • Cindy Maguire, Assistant Attorney General
  • Steve McQueen, Chief, City of Winooski
  • Chief Michael E. Schirling, Burlington Police
  • J.P. Sinclair, Vermont State Police
  • Kevin Stevens, Sergeant
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

  • James Coons, Sheriff
  • David Fenster, State's Attorney, Addison County
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-28, 29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.533 - An act relating to military parents’ rights

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
9:30 AM

H.533 - An act relating to military parents’ rights

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Courtney Garabee, COVAST
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Department of Public Safety
10:45 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

Mark Up

11:30 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-30, 31
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

  • James Burnett, C.P.A
  • Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-32
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Committee Bill On Corrections

  • Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM

Committee Bill On Corrections

  • Scott Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-33, 34
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

Testify by phone: Thomas Sullivan, Esq. Home Tel. 847 - 256 - 7539

  • Rebecca Brown, Policy Advocate for Innocence Project
  • Thomas Sullivan, Esq., Jenner & Block, LLP
10:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

Panel On Identification

  • John Gonyea, Vt. Police Academy
  • Tom Hanley, Middlebury Police
  • Edward Ledo, Vermont State Police
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
11:30 AM

H.533 - An act relating to military parents’ rights

Mark Up

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Campaign Finance

Cheryl Hanna, Professor at Law School Phone 1-802-831-1282

  • Cheryl Hanna, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Shumlin, Senate President Pro Tem
11:00 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

11:30 AM

H.533 - An act relating to military parents’ rights

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-37, 38
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

Committee Bill On Corrections

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence and Sexual Violence
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
10:30 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

  • Karen Vastine, Burlington Community Justice Center
11:00 AM

Auditor's Update

  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, Vermont State Auditor's Office
11:30 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

  • Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-39
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to human trafficking

Mark Up Bill and Vote

  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-40a
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Corrections Bill - Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Andy Pollito, Commissioner
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Corrections Committee Bill

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence and Sexual Violence
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Susan Baker, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-41b
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney General's Office
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike McShane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-43, 44
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

Witnesses Introduced by Bob Paolini, Exec. Dir., Vt. Bar Association

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sam Hoar, Esq.
  • Bradley Myerson, Esq.
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-45
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Corrections Bill - Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-46
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Corrections Bill - Mark Up

Mark Up

  • Barry Kade
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence and Sexual Violence
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, Vermont State Auditor's Office
10:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-47, 48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Jennifer Flynn, Consumer Data Industry Association
10:00 AM

S.279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

Testify by phone Tel. 922-4679 or 651-1903 Testify by phone Tel. 775-2521

  • John Paul Faignant
  • Matthew Katz, Judge
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-No Meeting Scheduled At This Time

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-49
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.292 - An act relating to term probation, the right to bail, medical care of inmates, and a reduction in the number of nonviolent prisoners, probationers, and detainees

Committee Discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

Committee Discussion

  • Steve McQueen, Chief, City of Winooski
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM

S.279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

  • James Feehan
  • Trey Martin, A.I.A
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-50, 51, 52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.292 - An act relating to term probation, the right to bail, medical care of inmates, and a reduction in the number of nonviolent prisoners, probationers, and detainees

Mark Up and Vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • Andy Pollito, Commissioner
10:00 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

Mark Up and Vote

  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Sheriffs Department
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

S.279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

Mark Up and Vote

  • John Bloomer, Attorney
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Trey Martin, American Financial Services Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Vermont Mortgage Bankers' Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Financial Services Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
10:30 AM

S.153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons

11:30 AM

S.279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-55
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-56
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Financial Services Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-57, 58
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Douglas Cantor, Merchant's Payment Coalition
Other Witnesses to be Announced Phone 202-429-3775

  • Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Douglas Cantor
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Special Investigation Units
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-59
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.524 - An act relating to interference with or cruelty to a service animal guide dog, warrants to impound a dog or wolf-hybrid, and the definition of "humane officer"

Pam Durant, Vt. Council of the Blind will submit written testimony

  • Barbara Buchanan, President, Vermont Council of the Blind
  • Carolyn Clapper, Chair, Consumer Advisory Council of VT Assoc. of the Blind & Visually Impaired
  • Stan Greenburg, Chair, Vermont Council of the Blind
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:25 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

General Assembly - Joint Judicial Retention of Judges

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-60
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Steve Rauschlenberger, Electronic Payments Coalition
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-61
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, American Express
11:15 AM

Mark Up

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-62, 63
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to unfair business practices of credit card companies and fraudulent use of scanning devices and re-encoders

Mark Up and Vote

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
9:30 AM

S.247 - An act relating to bisphenol A

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:45 AM

H.461 - An act relating to small estates

  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
11:15 AM

To Be Announced

11:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-64, 65, 66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Walk Through the Bill - Comparison - House Changes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-67, 68
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.247 - An act relating to bisphenol A

  • Maria Cahill, Abbott Labs
  • Greg Costa, Director, Grosery Manufacturers Asso.
  • Dr. Bill Hoyle, North American Metal Packaging Association
11:00 PM

Adjourn

12:00 AM

To Be Announced

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-69, 70
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
10:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Each witness has 15 minutes to testify Hon. Paul Hudson Cell-1-802-299-6946

John Williams, esq. 442-8111 - call at 11:30 a.m. James Pelkey 524-3863 Call at 11:00 a.m.

  • Eric Avildsen, Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Christopher Chapman, Vice President and Principal, Trust Company of Vermont
  • Paul Hudson, Judge
  • James Pelkey, County Cleerk, Franklin County
  • Steve Schendler, Esq.
  • John William, Esq.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Pamela Marsh, Esq. Phone 1-802-388-4026

  • Toby Balivet, Judge, Caledonia County
  • Michael Caccavo, Attorney
  • James Colvin, Assistant Judge, Bennington Superior Court
  • David Otterman, Attorney
10:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
11:00 AM

H.524 - An act relating to interference with or cruelty to a service animal guide dog, warrants to impound a dog or wolf-hybrid, and the definition of "humane officer"

  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
11:30 AM

Mark Up and Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-73, 74
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.524 - An act relating to interference with or cruelty to a service animal guide dog, warrants to impound a dog or wolf-hybrid, and the definition of "humane officer"

Mark Up and Vote

11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Toni Clithero, Transportation Dept.
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Transportation Dept.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Alexander Banks, Esq., Professor at Vermont Law School
  • Maureen Bogosian, Guardian et Litem
  • Paul P. Hanlon, Attorney, Montpelier
  • John LaVecchia, Bennington County
  • Claire Mee, Washington County Superior Court Clerk
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Summary of the bill

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Adjourn

4:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Public Hearing - H.470 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Room 11

7:00 PM

Adjourn

4:30 PM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Public Hearing

  • Joseph Bauer
  • Barney Bloom, Side Judge
  • Constance Bouten
  • Marlene Burke, Assistant Judge, Rutland
  • David Clinter Carter
  • Douglas Disabeto
  • Laura Dolgin
  • Linda Effel
  • Pat Gabel, Court Administrator's Office
  • Joan Gamble
  • Lynn Granger, VT Kin as Parents
  • Laura Hubbell
  • Matthew Katz, Judge
  • Michele Kupersmith, Vermont Law School
  • Diane Lavallee, Clerk, Chittenden County Superior Court
  • Kathleen Lott
  • Kathie Manley
  • Joshia Martin
  • Bob Pearl
  • James Pelkey, County Cleerk
  • Kate Piper
  • David Polon
  • Robert Pu
  • Richard Sargent
  • Helen Short
  • Charles P Smith, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • George Spear, Esq.
  • Edna Wise-Smith
  • Sandi Yandrow
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
4:30 - 7:00 PM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-78, 79, 80, 81
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Eric Benson, Attorney
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Pamela Marsh, Esq.
  • Bud Otterman
  • Robert Pratt, Attorney
10:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure proceedings

Grace Pazden Testify by phone 1-802-249-3339

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lisa Bogar, Vermont Homeowner
  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Grace Pazden, Vt. Legal Aid
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-82
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure proceedings

  • Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Mortgage Bankers Asso.
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.F.S.A.
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation
11:30 AM

H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

Mark Up

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, VT Association of Realtors
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-83, 84
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.213 - An act to provide fairness to tenants in cases of contested housing security deposit withholding

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
9:10 AM

H.524 - An act relating to interference with or cruelty to a service animal guide dog, warrants to impound a dog or wolf-hybrid, and the definition of "humane officer"

Senator Campbell's Amendments

9:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  • Cheryl Hanna, Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Robert Pu, Honorable
10:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Mark Up

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-85, 86
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Mark Up

  • Toby Balivet, Judge, Caledonia County
11:00 AM

H.590 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure proceedings

Mark Up

11:30 AM

H.524 - An act relating to interference with or cruelty to a service animal guide dog, warrants to impound a dog or wolf-hybrid, and the definition of "humane officer"

Mark Up

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure proceedings

Mark Up

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  • Warren Coleman, Mortgage Bankers Asso.
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-88
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.590 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure proceedings

Mark Up

  • Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Charles Starrow, Lobbyist
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

  • Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lawrence Bruce, Probate Judge, Franklin County
  • James Colvin, Assistant Judge, Bennington Superior Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Claire Mee, Washington County Superior Court Clerk
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Mark Up

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

MARK UP - VOTE

  • Toby Balivet, Judge, Caledonia County
  • Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jim Colbin, Assistant Judge
  • Kate Duffy, Deputy, Department of Human Resources
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Sandra Holt, Washington Superior Court
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Diane Lavallee, Clerk, Chittenden County Superior Court
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.528 - An act relating to the illegal cutting, removal, or destruction of forest products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-93
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

Bill Voted out favorabley 5-0-0

12:00 PM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

H.528 - An act relating to the illegal cutting, removal, or destruction of forest products

Voted out favorably 5-0-0

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
See CD Sheet
CDs
10-94
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

3 Amendments Senate Calendar 2006

  • Jim Colbin, Assistant Judge
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

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