2023-2024 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Government Operations (Room 4)
The Senate Committee on Government Operations has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of government and justice; compensation of and retirement benefits for public officials and employees; suffrage; nominations and elections; municipal corporations; military affairs, including veterans and civil defense; public records and open meetings; and reapportionment.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Hear the Canvassing Committee Report
- 11:25 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
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Senate Floor
Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Meeting
Introduction and Organization
- 2:30 PM
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Legislative Council
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Office of Racial Equity Introductions
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Shalini Suryanarayana, Education and Outreach Associate, Office of Racial Equity
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 3:30 PM
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Vermont State Employees Association
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Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
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Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Department of Public Safety Introductions
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Public Safety
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Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
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Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Public Safety
- 2:05 PM
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Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Introductions
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 2:35 PM
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Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board Introductions
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Roger Marcoux, Chairman, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Roger Marcoux, Chairman, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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Vermont Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Introductions
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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Will Moran, EMS Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
- 3:30 PM
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Vermont Ambulance Association Introductions
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Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
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Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
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Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:20 PM
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Department of Human Resources Introductions
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:25 PM
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Vermont National Education Association
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Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Vermont Retired State Employees Association (VRSEA)
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Kathy Callaghan, Secretary, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
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Shelly Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
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Kathy Callaghan, Secretary, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
- 3:00 PM
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Pension Presentation
Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations-
Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Chief Performance Office Introductions
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Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
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Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
- 1:30 PM
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Agency of Digital Services Introductions
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Jonathan Kelley, Legislative Liaison, Agency of Digital Services
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Shawn Nailor, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
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Jonathan Kelley, Legislative Liaison, Agency of Digital Services
- 2:00 PM
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State Treasurer Introductions
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:40 PM
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Vermont Auditor of Accounts Introductions
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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TBA
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Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Pension Investment Commission Introductions
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Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
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Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
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Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
- 2:15 PM
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Evacuation Drill
- 2:45 PM
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Ethics Commission
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
- 3:15 PM
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Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies Introductions
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:45 PM
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Appointment Letters
Committee Discussion
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Office of the Adjutant General Introductions
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 2:00 PM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Discussion
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Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Discussion and Vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Mike Donaghue, Co-owner, Vermont Press Association
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John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
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Lisa Loomis, President, Vermont Press Association and editor/co-owner, Valley Reporter
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Rep. Michael McCarthy, House Committee On Government Operations
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Omer Trajman, Citizen
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Secretary of State's Office
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:15 PM
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Vermont Criminal Justice Council Introductions
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
- 2:45 PM
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Vermont Troopers Association Introductions
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Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
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Dan Trottier, President, Vermont Troopers Association
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Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Walk-through and Discussion
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Budget Address
- 2:15 PM
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Vermont Public Interest Research
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 1:55 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
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Roger Marcoux, Chairman, Vermont Sheriff's Association
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 2:30 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors
Walk-through and Discussion
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 3:55 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
Discussion of Regional Dispatch Working Group Report
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Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
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Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
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Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Introductions
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Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
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Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
- 3:55 PM
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Retired State Employee Benefits
Discussion
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:55 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Chris Hughes, Director of Policy and General Council, Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Sarah Montgomery, City Clerk, Burlington
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:35 PM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
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Josalyn Williams, Policy Specialist, Center for Legislative Strengthening, National Conference of State Legislatures
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
- 2:55 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
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Tom Hanley, Chief of Police, Middlebury, Middlebury Police Department
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Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Tom Hanley, Chief of Police, Middlebury, Middlebury Police Department
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
Continued
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Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
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Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Betty Keller, Member, Vermont League of Women Voters
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Justin Marsh, Political Outreach Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
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Sam McGinty, Democracy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:05 PM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
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Eric Hoefel, Change Management Specialist/VISION Support, Department of Finance and Management
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
Walk-through and Discussion
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Testimony related to both S.17 and Prop 1
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 3:20 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Testimony related to both S.17 and Prop 1
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Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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William Greer, Concerned Citizen
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Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
- 4:10 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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Appointment Letters
Discussion
- 1:35 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Youth Council Introductions
Introductions and Discussion
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Alida Apgar, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Molly Armbrust, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Jaxon Dalpra, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Harmony Devoe, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Aliyah Ivy Leake, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Jasper Lorien, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Carver Maxwell, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
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Stephen O'Connell, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Brianne Smith, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
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Alida Apgar, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
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Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
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Ron Hoague, Chief of Police, Essex Police Department
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Maurice Lamothe, Chief of Police, St. Albans Police Department
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Michael Schirling, Chief Safety and Compliance Officer, University of Vermont Safety and Compliance
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Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
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Robert Bristow-Johnson, Citizen, Burlington, VT
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Robert Melvin, Senior Manager, Government Affairs NE Region, R Street Institute
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Deb Otis, Director of Research, FairVote
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Robert Bristow-Johnson, Citizen, Burlington, VT
- 4:15 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Language Access Report
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Government Operations
Please find the livestream at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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Retired State Employee Benefits
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Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Tom Giffen, President of the Retirees' Chapter, Vermont State Employees Association
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Theresa LaFebvre, Member, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
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Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
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Steve May, Consultant, Hickok and Boardman
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Joe Patrissi, Member, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
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Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
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Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:40 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
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Travis Bingham, Chief of Police, Newport Police Department
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Scott Cooney, Fire Chief, Hartford Fire Department
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Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
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Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
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Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
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Will Moran, EMS Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
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Robert Schlachter, Chief Coordinator, Rutland County Fire Mutual Aid Association
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Scott Smith, Communications Director, Hartford Police Department
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Travis Bingham, Chief of Police, Newport Police Department
- 4:00 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
Committee Discussion
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:10 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
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Terrance Carroll, Former Speaker of the House, Colorado Legislature
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Josh Daniels, Former County Clerk/Auditor, Utah Legislature
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Terrance Carroll, Former Speaker of the House, Colorado Legislature
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
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Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, Maine
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Katie Usalis, Partnerships Director, Represent Women
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Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, Maine
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Testimony Related to both S.17 and Prop 1
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Trevor Colby, Sheriff, Essex County
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Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Rights and Democracy Vermont
Lobby Day
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Angela Lawrence, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Tom Proctor, Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Anne Zimmerman, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Angela Lawrence, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Discussion
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Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
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Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
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Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
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Rep. Troy Headrick
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Felisha Leffler, Former Representative, Vermont General Assembly
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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
- 4:10 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of the Sergeant at Arms
Elections of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College - 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
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Caucus of the Whole
Budget Adjustment Act
- 2:30 PM
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S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
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Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
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Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
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Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
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Anna Petrini, Project Manager, Employment, Labor, and Retirement Program, National Conference of State Legislatures
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David Provost, Executive Vice President, Office of Finance and Administration, Middlebury College
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Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 4:05 PM
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H.46 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Colchester Fire District No. 3
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joe Duncan, President and General Manager, Champlain Water District
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Rep. Curt Taylor, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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H.46 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Colchester Fire District No. 3
Vote
- 1:05 PM
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Emergency Response Operations
Testimony and Committee Discussion
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:00 PM
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S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 2:05 PM
-
S.75 - An act relating to civilian oversight of law enforcement
Introduction and Walk-through
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dick Sears, Sponsor
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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S.75 - An act relating to civilian oversight of law enforcement
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.88 - An act relating to the charter of the Town of South Hero
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dick Mazza, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 2:30 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Committee Discussion
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:05 PM
-
Break
- 3:20 PM
-
Emergency Response Communications
-
Roger Marcoux, Chair, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
-
Roger Marcoux, Chair, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
- 4:15 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
-
S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
-
Hilary Francis, Town Clerk, Brattleboro
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Hilary Francis, Town Clerk, Brattleboro
- 2:20 PM
-
S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
Committee Discussion
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors
Mark-up and Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeremy Reed, Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:35 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
Vermont State Archives & Records Administration
On-Site Visit with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
Federal Delegation
Introductions
-
Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
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Haley Pero, Outreach Staff, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
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David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
-
Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
- 1:50 PM
-
Break
- 2:10 PM
-
S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Committee Discussion
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:10 PM
-
S.104 - An act relating to designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
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Break
- 3:30 PM
-
S. - An act relating to delinquent financial disclosure penalties and municipal ethics framework
Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:10 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
-
S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont
Walk-through, Testimony, and Discussion
-
Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
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Kimberly B. Cheney, Former Attorney General
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Tom Hanley, Chief of Police, Middlebury Police Department
-
Roger Marcoux, Chair, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Anne Watson
-
Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
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Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
- 3:35 PM
-
Break
- 3:45 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 4:15 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
-
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
-
Marc Poulin, Sheriff, Washington County
-
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 5:20 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
Extension of the Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 1:05 PM
-
S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
Walk-through of New Draft
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:20 PM
-
S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Sam McGinty, Democracy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:05 PM
-
S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
Walk-through of New Amendment
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
-
Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Steve Crofter, Retired Teacher
-
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Katie Green, Investments Manager, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
David McColgin, Member, Third Act Vermont
-
Bill McKibben, Founder, Third Act Vermont
-
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Tom Sanzillo, Director of Financial Analysis, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
-
Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 4:10 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Mark-up and Discussion
-
Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
David Silberman, Addison County High Baliff, Middlebury
-
Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
-
Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
- 3:30 PM
-
S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
Mark-up and Discussion
-
Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
-
Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
-
David McColgin, Member, Third Act Vermont
-
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
- 4:45 PM
-
S.104 - An act relating to designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day
Mark-up and Vote
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Troy Seckington, Access and Records Administrator, Buildings and General Services
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
-
S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:20 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:35 PM
-
S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Mark-up and Possible Vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Arlene Donovan, Director, Office of Legislative Human Resources
-
Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:20 PM
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S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
Mark-up and Vote
-
Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
-
David McColgin, Member, Third Act Vermont
-
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
- 3:20 PM
-
S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Mark-up and Vote
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:55 PM
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Emergency Response Communications Committee Bill (DR 23-0775)
Mark-up and Possible Vote
-
Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
-
Jessie Baker, City Manager, South Burlington
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
-
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
-
Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
- 5:45 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 PM
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Senate Floor
- 12:30 PM
-
S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
Vote
- -
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:50 PM
-
Emergency Response Communications Committee Bill (DR 23-0775)
Committee Discussion, Mark-up, and Vote
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:25 PM
-
Break
- 2:35 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Committee Discussion, Mark-up, and Vote
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
-
Emergency Response Communications Committee Bill (DR 23-0775)
Vote
- 3:45 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:40 PM
-
H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
-
Break
- 3:05 PM
-
H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:35 PM
-
Governor's Appointment
-
Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
- 4:25 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
-
Committee Room & State House Artwork
Please find links to the artists' work below:
Kate Gridley, https://www.kategridley.com/
Caleb Kenna, https://www.calebkenna.com/-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Kate Gridley, Portrait Artist, Middlebury
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Caleb Kenna, Photographer, Middlebury
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:35 PM
-
Break
- 2:45 PM
-
S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
- 3:20 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
-
An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles
Testimony on S.99
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 2:40 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
Governor's Appointment
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 3:20 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
-
An act relating to sheriff reforms
Discussion of S.17
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:35 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.466 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2023 legislative session
Walk-through
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:50 PM
-
H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
-
Governor's Appointment
-
Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
- 3:05 PM
-
An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
Discussion of S.42
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:20 PM
-
An act relating to sheriff reforms
Discussion of S.17
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:10 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Justices
- 3:30 PM
-
H.466 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2023 legislative session
Committee Discussion and Vote
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:55 PM
-
Governor's Appointments
Committee Discussion and Vote
Secretary and CIO of Digital Services Shawn Nailor
Commissioner of Human Resources Beth Fastiggi - 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 3:15 PM
-
H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Bryan Finney, CEO, Democracy Live
-
Susan Greenhalgh, Senior Advisor on Election Security, Free Speech For People
-
Rick Hubbard, Voting Rights Advocate
-
Angelo Lynn, Editor/Publisher, Addison County Independent
-
Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 5:05 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Committee meeting canceled
Due to Senate Floor
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
-
H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Maggie Connors, Music Therapist, Maple Tree Music Therapy, LLC
-
Betsy Graziadei, Art Therapist, American Art Therapy Association
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Leland Peterson, President, Art Therapy Association of Vermont
-
Kevin Rushing, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Maggie Connors, Music Therapist, Maple Tree Music Therapy, LLC
- 2:35 PM
-
Break
- 2:45 PM
-
H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
-
Paul Dame, Chairman, Vermont Republican Party
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Jim Dandeneau, Executive Director, Vermont Democratic Party
-
Betty Keller, Member, Vermont League of Women Voters
-
Josh Wronski, Executive Director, Vermont Progressive Party
-
Paul Dame, Chairman, Vermont Republican Party
- 3:45 PM
-
Governor's Appointment
Committee Discussion and Vote
Secretary of Administration Kristin Clouser - 3:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
-
H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
H.465 - An act relating to regional emergency management committees’ meeting quorum requirement
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
-
H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Sen. Brian Collamore
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter
-
Sen. Brian Collamore
- 3:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:20 PM
-
H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. Seth Chase, Reporter
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, Sponsor
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Seth Chase, Reporter
- 3:45 PM
-
Break
- 3:50 PM
-
H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter
- 4:35 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
-
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
-
Steve Rayes, President of the Vermont State Dental Society, Practice Owner, Norwich Vermont
-
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
- 2:45 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
-
Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
- 3:40 PM
-
H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
-
Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
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Marilyn Skoglund, Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
-
Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:05 PM
-
H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
-
Susan Bellimer, President, National Federation of the Blind of Vermont
-
Asher Edelson, Citizen
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Bert Johnson, Professor of Political Science, Middlebury College
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Island Pinnick, Chief Technology Officer, Democracy Live
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Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Harlan Smith, Citizen
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Susan Bellimer, President, National Federation of the Blind of Vermont
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Jim Douglas, Former Governor
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Kate Larose, Pandemic Equity Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living
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John O'Duinn, Founder, Release Mechanix, LLC
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Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 1:55 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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S.141 - An act relating to approval of the charter of Fairfax Fire District No. 1
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public
Mark-up and Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:40 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walk-through of Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, CVS Health
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Leland Peterson, President, Art Therapy Association of Vermont
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Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist
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Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:00 PM
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H.271 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Springfield
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.418 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Barre
Introduction and Walk-through
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:25 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
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An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Discussion of Amendment to S.39
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Russ Ingalls, Senate Committee on Institutions
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:35 PM
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
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Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
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Erin Jacobsen, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Kevin Lane, Major, Department of Public Safety
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
-
Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
- 3:40 PM
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H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training
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Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
-
Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
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Kevin Lane, Major, Department of Public Safety
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Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
- 4:25 PM
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H.271 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Springfield
Mark-up and Vote
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont National Guard Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Response Report
Hearing will be held in the Pavilion, Room 267, 109 State Street
Joint hearing with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs-
Scott Detweiler, Integrated Violence Prevention Workforce Director, Vermont National Guard
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Brian Dodge, Judge Advocate General Office, Vermont National Guard
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Nicole Sorrell, Lead Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
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Scott Detweiler, Integrated Violence Prevention Workforce Director, Vermont National Guard
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Mark-up and Possible Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:10 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Scott Carbee, Chief Information Security Officer, Agency of Digital Services
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNA's of Vermont
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Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology
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Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Joseph Paquin, IT Director, Vermont Judiciary
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:25 PM
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Reference-Based Pricing Analysis
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Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits, Vermont Department of Human Resources
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Mark Hage, Director of Member Benefits, Vermont National Education Association
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Adam Norton, Strategic Analyst, Vermont State Employees Association
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Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits, Vermont Department of Human Resources
- 3:55 PM
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H.150 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Village of Alburgh
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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S.141 - An act relating to approval of the charter of Fairfax Fire District No. 1
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
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Emily Morgan, Clerk and Prudential Committee Chair, Fairfax Fire District No. 1
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Paul White, Chairman, Barre Selectboard
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Emily Morgan, Clerk and Prudential Committee Chair, Fairfax Fire District No. 1
- 4:40 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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H.146 - An act relating to amendments to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.418 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Barre
Mark-up and Vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
-
Stacey Bradley, Chairperson, Hartland Board of Listers
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Clark Hinsdale, Chair, Ferrisburgh Selectboard
-
Todd LeBlanc, Vermont Master Property Assessor
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Cristina Tardie, Assistant Assessor, Town of Hartford
-
Richard Vincent, Assessor, Town of Hartford
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Stacey Bradley, Chairperson, Hartland Board of Listers
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Committee Discussion
- 4:00 PM
-
PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
Committee Discussion
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:35 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Joanne Crawford, Interim Chief, Abenaki Nation
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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Rich Holschuh, Citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Dawn Philibert, Chair, Board of Health
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Sam Swanson, Chair, Vermont Clean Energy Development Board
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training
Walk-through of New Draft
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
-
H.146 - An act relating to amendments to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District
Mark-up and Vote
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Walk-through of New Draft
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:40 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
Walk-through of New Draft
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:55 PM
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
-
Jennifer Frank, Chief, Windsor Police Department
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Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Jennifer Frank, Chief, Windsor Police Department
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
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Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
- 2:10 PM
-
H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
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Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals
Vote
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Charters
Committee Discussion
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
- 4:00 PM
-
H.150 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Village of Alburgh
Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote
-
Cheryl Dunn, Chair, Board of Trustees
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Cheryl Dunn, Chair, Board of Trustees
- -
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H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:10 PM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
-
Douglas A Gentile, UVM Health Network, Senior Vice President for Information Technology
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Jason Williams, Network Vice President, Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Health Network
-
Douglas A Gentile, UVM Health Network, Senior Vice President for Information Technology
- 2:45 PM
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
Mark-up
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
-
Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:40 PM
-
Break
- 3:45 PM
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H.495 - An act relating to the approval of the amendment to the charter of the Town of Middlebury
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.386 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Brattleboro
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:15 PM
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H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
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Jess Laporte, Land Access and Opportunity Board, Vermont Every Town Project
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Jess Laporte, Land Access and Opportunity Board, Vermont Every Town Project
- 3:40 PM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Mark-up and Possible Vote
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power and Vermont Gas Systems
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 4:35 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:10 PM
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H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training
Mark-up and Possible Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
-
Break
- 2:35 PM
-
H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Mark-up and Vote
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:10 PM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Vote
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Testimony related to H.465 and H.125
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Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor
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Eric Forand, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- 3:50 PM
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H.495 - An act relating to the approval of the amendment to the charter of the Town of Middlebury
Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote
-
Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Carpenter, Select Board Chair, Town of Middlebury
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
-
H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.505 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
-
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
-
Break
- 3:15 PM
-
SR11 - Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year
Walk-through
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:55 PM
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H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:40 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.386 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Brattleboro
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lily Buren, Former Student, Brattleboro Union High School
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Co-sponsor, Brattleboro
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Ian Goodnow, Selectboard Chair, Brattleboro
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Django Grace, Student, Brattleboro Union High School
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow
Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Logan Nicoll, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mike Doenges, Mayor of City of Rutland
-
Lee Krohn, Town Manager, Shelburne
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
-
Break
- 3:20 PM
-
An act relating to sheriff reforms
House Changes to S.17
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:50 PM
-
SR11 - Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year
-
Rich Holschuh, Citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Rich Holschuh, Citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
- 3:55 PM
-
An act relating to sheriff reforms
House Changes to S.17 continued
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
-
SR11 - Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year
Vote
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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An act relating to approval of amendments to the election boundary provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Testimony on H.506
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Nancy Stetson, Senior Data and Policy Analyst, City Of Burlington
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Nancy Stetson, Senior Data and Policy Analyst, City Of Burlington
- -
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An act relating to approval of amendments to the polling place provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Testimony on H.507
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
-
Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
-
Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 2:10 PM
-
H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow
Walk-through of Amendment and Possible Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Logan Nicoll, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:35 PM
-
An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony on H.490
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marty Feltus, Member, Merger Steering Committee
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:35 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
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An act relating to sheriff reforms
Review of Committee Amendment to S.17
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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H.506 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the election boundary provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Vote
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H.507 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the polling place provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:20 PM
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Break
- 1:45 PM
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H.490 - An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon
Mark-up and Vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:40 PM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
Mark-up
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:40 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:55 PM
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Break
- 4:15 PM
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An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Committee Discussion of H.461
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Senate Education Committee
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Senate Education Committee
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
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No Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Duxbury-Moretown Fire District No. 1
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony of H.517
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager, Town of Waterbury
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Committee Discussion of S.39
- 2:35 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Discussion of House changes to S.39
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 8:50 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 12:55 PM
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H.517 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Duxbury-Moretown Fire District No. 1 and to deputy State's Attorneys
Walk-through of Amendment, Mark-up, and Vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Evan Meenan, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Priorities for the Session
- 2:25 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's State-of-the-State Message
Joint Assembly
Friday, January 5, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Katie Buckley, Director, Federal Funding Assistance Program, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Mike Cannon, Program Manager, Urban Search and Rescue Teams
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Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
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Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:35 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- 3:30 PM
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S.224 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Walk-through and Fiscal Note
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Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
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Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Thomas Cavanagh, Chair of Selectboard, Londonderry
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Roger Clapp, Chair of Selectboard, Waterbury
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Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
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Jim Linville, Member, Weston Selectboard
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Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, Middlebury
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Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
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Mike Tuller, Town & Floodplain Administrator, Jamaica, Vermont
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David Upson, Town Manager, Hardwick
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Thomas Cavanagh, Chair of Selectboard, Londonderry
- 3:35 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
Committee Discussion and Testimony
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
- 4:35 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.179 - An act relating to flood recovery bonds
Walk-through
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:55 PM
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Break
- 2:10 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:05 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Kate Larose, Pandemic Equity Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 3:40 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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Committee Meeting
Discussion of Reports
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 1:55 PM
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S.183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
Introduction
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Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 2:20 PM
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S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:10 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Elizabeth Gilman, Executive Director, United Way of Vermont
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Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Vermont Emergency Management
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Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 3:10 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Tim Hanson, Member, Ripton Selectboard
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Patricia Komline, Vice Chair, Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund
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Helena Van Voorst, Executive Director, United Way of Addison County
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Jenevra Wetmore, Director, Sustainable Woodstock
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
- 4:55 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:40 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
Committee Discussion and Mark-up
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications
Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Walk-through of New Draft
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
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Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration, Secretary of State's Office
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Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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S.237 - An act relating to the posting of municipal employment vacancies
Introduction and Walk-through
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:55 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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S.185 - An act relating to the right of entry following a tax sale
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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S.242 - An act relating to the maintenance of properties for the health and safety of the public
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
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S.243 - An act relating to the formation of stormwater utility districts
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:05 PM
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S.229 - An act relating to nonprofit public transit systems
Introduction and Walk-through
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Holly Morehouse, Vice President for Grants and Community Impact, Vermont Community Foundation
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Dan Smith, President and CEO, Vermont Community Foundation
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Holly Morehouse, Vice President for Grants and Community Impact, Vermont Community Foundation
- 1:50 PM
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S.223 - An act relating to the assessment of the Vermont Emergency Management Division’s disaster preparedness
Introduction
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Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
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Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
- 1:55 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Laura Hale, President, ONE Good Deed Fund
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Laura Hale, President, ONE Good Deed Fund
- 2:20 PM
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S.223 - An act relating to the assessment of the Vermont Emergency Management Division’s disaster preparedness
Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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S.145 - An act relating to the Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Fund
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
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Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 2:55 PM
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S.250 - An act relating to emergency management personnel
Introduction and Walk-through
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Discrimination Prevention Training for Members
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2025 Budget Address
Joint Assembly to Receive Budget Message
- 2:30 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
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Joseph Reinert, Chief Hearing Officer, Human Services Board
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Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
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Deb Charlae Baker, Chair, Accessibility Committee of the Governor's Advisory Council for D/HH/DB
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Jill Davies, The HUB
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Marian Koetsier, Strategist, The HUB
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Laura Siegel, Director, Director of Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind Services
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Anne Sosin, Interim Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
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Deb Charlae Baker, Chair, Accessibility Committee of the Governor's Advisory Council for D/HH/DB
- 2:50 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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S.224 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Walk-through of New Draft and Fiscal Note
Possible Mark-up and Vote-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
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Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:50 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:40 PM
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S.255 - An act relating to equity and public access at the Public Utility Commission
Introduction and Walk-through
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:10 PM
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S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
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Tim Arsenault, VMCTA Legislative Committee
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
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Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
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Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
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Tim Arsenault, VMCTA Legislative Committee
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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S.161 - An act relating to the meeting of presidential electors
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:50 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Committee Discussion
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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S.183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
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Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
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Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
- 2:45 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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Vermont State Youth Council
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Jaxon Dalpra, Youth Mental Health Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
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Harmony Devoe, Equity and Anti-Racism Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
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Seth Hibbert, Communications and Development Manager, Vermont Afterschool
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Aliyah Ivey-Leake, Education Subcommittee Member, Vermont Youth Council
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
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Cooper O'Connell, Climate Change Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
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Amanda Riley, Youth Voice Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
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Brianne Smith, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
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Joshua Stearns, Council Chair & Youth Voice Subcommittee Member, Vermont Youth Council
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Jaxon Dalpra, Youth Mental Health Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
- 2:35 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Testimony
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Jeff Lee, Office of the Adjutant General
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Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
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Roger Zeigler, Army Operations Officer, Vermont National Guard
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Jeff Lee, Office of the Adjutant General
- 3:35 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Walk-through of Committee Bill DR 24-0141
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Katie Buckley, Director, Federal Funding Assistance Program, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
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Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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S.194 - An act relating to public safety reporting
Introduction and Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
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S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Committee Discussion
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony
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Tim Arsenault, Legislative Committee Co-Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
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Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
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Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
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Tim Arsenault, Legislative Committee Co-Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Testimony
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Bill Cahill, General Counsel, Vermont Mutual Insurance Co.
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Domestic Property and Casualty Insurance Companies
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Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
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Ian Kilburn, TMC Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
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Ryan Knapp, Intelligent Transportation Systems Chief, Agency of Transportation
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Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Peter Walke, Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 3:45 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Mark-up on DR 24-0141
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
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Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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Government Response to Flood Recovery
Vote on DR 24-0141
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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S.237 - An act relating to the posting of municipal employment vacancies
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition Services/Compensation/People Analytics, Department of Human Resources
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Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Matthew LeFluer, Community Member, Statewide Community Advisory
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:05 PM
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S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
-
Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
- 3:20 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Testimony on DR 24-0141
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Corinne Cooper, Homeowner, Berlin Mobile Home Park
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Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
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Susanna Gellert, Executive Artistic Director, Weston Theater Company
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Kelley Hamshaw , Research Specialist, Center for Rural Studies
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Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
-
Miles McGuriman, Constituent Services Representative, Office of Senator Peter Welch
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Haley Pero, Outreach Staff, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
-
Liz Royer, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Water Association
-
David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
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Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
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Corinne Cooper, Homeowner, Berlin Mobile Home Park
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
-
S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony
-
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Mary Catherine Graziano, Selectboard Chair, Isle La Motte
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
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Cara Zimmerman, Director of Policy Services and Legislative Affairs, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Mark-up
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
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Technical Corrections Bill
Walk-through of H.849
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:10 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Committee Meeting Canceled
Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Field Trip
To Barre for flood recovery and municipal operations
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.194 - An act relating to public safety reporting
-
Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Walk-through of New Draft
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
-
S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony
-
Scott Gillette, Chair, Hancock Selectboard
-
Yves Gonnet, Zoning Administrative Officer, Huntington
-
Chris Plumb, Chair, Andover Selectboard
-
Scott Gillette, Chair, Hancock Selectboard
- 4:50 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Technical Corrections Bill
Walk-through of As Passed by the House version of H.849
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
S.235 - An act relating to survivor benefits for public works employees
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Zach Blodgett, Deputy Director of Public Works, Montpelier
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
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Zach Blodgett, Deputy Director of Public Works, Montpelier
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:40 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
-
Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
-
Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
-
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
-
Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
- 5:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.849 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2024 legislative session
Vote
- 1:30 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
-
Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
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Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Kevin Burke, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
- 2:05 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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Financing Public Infrastructure in Vermont Municipalities
Overview of Joint Fiscal Office Report
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
-
S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
-
Matt Hart, Executive Director, Capitol Region Council of Governments, Connecticut
-
Teryn Zmuda, Chief Research Officer, National Association of Counties
-
Matt Hart, Executive Director, Capitol Region Council of Governments, Connecticut
- 3:45 PM
-
An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting
Walk-through of Section 4 of H.850
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting
Testimony
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 4:25 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony
-
Gary Briggs, Selectboard Member, Lunenburg
-
Susan Clark, Moderator, Middlesex
-
Nancy Howe, Chair, Hartford Board of Civil Authority/Abatement
-
Emily Ruff, Former Selectboard Member, Orange
-
Gary Briggs, Selectboard Member, Lunenburg
- 2:15 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Committee Discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
-
H.554 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of South Hero
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Carter, Selectboard Chair, South Hero
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition Services/Compensation/People Analytics, Department of Human Resources
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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H.554 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of South Hero
Testimony and Vote
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:35 PM
-
S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Testimony and Committee Discussion
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
-
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
-
Jason Gosselin, Director, Emergency Manager, Agency of Human Services
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Aaron Titus, Executive Director, Crisis Cleanup
-
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:05 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Walk-through of New Draft
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony and Committee Discussion
-
George Blakeslee, Town Clerk, Guildhall
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Clayton Cargill, School Board Chair, Danville
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Aileen Chute, Selectboard Chair, Putney
-
Mike Doenges, Mayor of City of Rutland
-
Mark Koenig, Board Member, Addison Northwest School District
-
George Blakeslee, Town Clerk, Guildhall
- 3:40 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:20 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Testimony
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
- 1:45 PM
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H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Essex Junction
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Karen Dolan, Sponsor
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Regina Mahony, City Manager, Essex Junction
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
H.518 - An act relating to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tracey Delphia, Vice Chair, Essex Selectboard
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Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Walk-through and Mark-up of New Draft
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Essex Junction
Vote
- -
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Committee Room & State House Artwork
-
August Burns, Artist, Washington County
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Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
-
Carol McGranaghan, Vice Chair, Friends of the State House
-
David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Crystal Stokes, Artist, Lamoille County
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Victoria Vining, Artist, Franklin County
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Sen. Becca White
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Jack Zeilenga, Assistant State Curator, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
August Burns, Artist, Washington County
- 2:35 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:25 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Margaret Cheney, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission
-
Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
-
F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
-
John Flowers, Former President, Vermont Press Association
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
-
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Mark-up
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
-
H.801 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Waterbury
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager, Town of Waterbury
-
Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:35 PM
-
H.801 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Waterbury
Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
-
S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Mark-up
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
JRS41 - Joint resolution requesting that the U. S. Postal Service reestablish, as rapidly as possible, a full-service U.S. Post Office in downtown Montpelier
Introduction, Walk-through, and Vote
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:20 PM
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S.206 - An act relating to designating Juneteenth as a legal holiday
Walk-through
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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H.518 - An act relating to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex
Testimony
-
Alexis Dubief, Member, Essex Town Charter Change Committee
-
Greg Duggan, Town Manager, Essex
-
Alexis Dubief, Member, Essex Town Charter Change Committee
- 4:00 PM
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S.206 - An act relating to designating Juneteenth as a legal holiday
Introduction
-
Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
-
Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
- 4:05 PM
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Break
- 4:20 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
-
Break
- 4:35 PM
-
S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:50 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:50 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Walk-through of New Draft
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
-
Break
- 3:45 PM
-
S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
-
H.518 - An act relating to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex
Mark-up and Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Testimony and Committee Discussion
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 PM
-
Break
- 2:30 PM
-
S.206 - An act relating to designating Juneteenth as a legal holiday
Testimony, Possible Mark-up and Vote
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
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Beverly Everest, Concerned Citizen
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Shawn Pratt, Member, NAACP - Rutland
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
-
Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
-
Shahrzad Habibi, Research and Policy Director, In the Public Interest
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Jon Kennedy, Chair, Labor Management Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Matt Mustgrave, Member, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Leona Watt, Chair, Legislative Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings & General Services
- 2:40 PM
-
Break
- 2:50 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Walk-through of New Draft, Testimony, and Mark-up
-
Matt DeTura, Counsel, External and State Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
-
Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Matt DeTura, Counsel, External and State Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
- 4:35 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:10 PM
-
S.183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
- 3:05 PM
-
Break
- 3:50 PM
-
S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
-
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
-
Break
- 4:30 PM
-
S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:35 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Mark up
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:05 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:50 PM
-
S.183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
Walk-through of New Draft, Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 2:10 PM
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S.183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
Vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 2:50 PM
-
S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca White, Risk Management Director of Operations, Agency of Administration
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
- 4:20 PM
-
S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:40 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:20 PM
-
S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 2:10 PM
-
Break
- 2:55 PM
-
S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Testimony and Mark up
-
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:45 PM
-
S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Testimony and Mark up
-
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
- 4:30 PM
-
Break
- 4:55 PM
-
S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Vote
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:05 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:20 PM
-
H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. Carl Demrow, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Carl Demrow, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 2:45 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 4:10 PM
-
Property Valuation Report
Overview of 2024 Property Valuation Annual Report and Progress Report Pursuant to 2023 Act 68/H.480
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 5:15 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:30 PM
-
H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:25 PM
-
Break
- 4:30 PM
-
Governor's Appointment
-
Jonathan Kelley, Agency Chief of Staff, Agency of Digital Services
-
Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Jonathan Kelley, Agency Chief of Staff, Agency of Digital Services
- 5:10 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's Appointments
-
Julie Hulburd, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Board
-
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
-
Julie Hulburd, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Board
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Retention of Superior Court Judges
- 1:30 PM
-
H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Continued Walk-through
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:10 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Testimony
-
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:30 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Introduction
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
- 3:40 PM
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An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Testimony and Committee Discussion of S.310 Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
-
Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Jim White, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Comcast
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:15 PM
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H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lisa Loomis, President, Vermont Press Association and editor/co-owner, Valley Reporter
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Melody Mackin, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
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Michele Olvera, General Legal Counsel, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Mia Schultz, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 4:00 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
-
Carol Dawes, Clerk-Treasurer, Barre City, Co-chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association Legislative Committee
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Cheryl Hooker, Former Senator, Rutland County
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Jeff Mobus, Town Manager, Springfield
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Carol Dawes, Clerk-Treasurer, Barre City, Co-chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association Legislative Committee
- 5:00 PM
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Break
Friday, March 29, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:50 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
- 2:10 PM
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
Introduction and Testimony
-
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:40 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Testimony
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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S.17/Act 30 Legislative Report
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
- 2:40 PM
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H.872 - An act relating to miscellaneous updates to the powers of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and the duties of law enforcement officers
Walk-through, Introduction, and Testimony
-
Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
- 3:35 PM
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Break
- 3:50 PM
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H.667 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
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Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
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Mark Daly, Senator, Republic of Ireland
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
- 4:40 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
-
Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Kevin O'Toole, Attorney, Dorset
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Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
-
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
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Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Gillie Hopkins, Permanency Planning Program Manager, Department for Children and Family Services
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Denise Johnson, Concerned Citizen
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration, Secretary of State's Office
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Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Sarah Woodard, Concerned Citizen
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Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:10 PM
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H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
- 2:55 PM
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
Walk-through and Testimony
-
Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Jill Martin Diaz, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
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Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
- 3:40 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
-
Steven Moore, Naturopathic Physician and Legislative Chair, Vermont Naturopathic Association
-
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director, Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Introduction
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
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Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Sponsor
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
- 1:05 PM
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H.845 - An act relating to designating November as Vermont Month of the Veteran
Introduction
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
- 1:10 PM
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Break
- 1:15 PM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Walk-through
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Committee Discussion
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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H.845 - An act relating to designating November as Vermont Month of the Veteran
Walk-through
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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Governor's Appointments
Votes on the following appointments:
Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Julie Hulburd, Member, Cannabis Control Board - 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:10 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- 3:45 PM
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
-
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
-
Josh Souliere, Director, Education Quality Division, Agency of Education
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Patricia Turley, Chair, Board of Bar Examiners, Vermont Judiciary
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Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- 4:25 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lisa Loomis, President, Vermont Press Association and editor/co-owner, Valley Reporter
-
Michele Olvera, General Legal Counsel, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
-
Mia Schultz, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:05 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
Budget Priorities
- 4:10 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:50 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Mark-up
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:55 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Vote
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 3:45 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
-
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 4:15 PM
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
-
Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
- 4:25 PM
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Committee Discussion
Budget Priorities
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Jules Lees, Concerned Citizen, South Burlington
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Olvera, General Legal Counsel, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Jules Lees, Concerned Citizen, South Burlington
- 1:50 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Testimony
-
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:40 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Testimony and Mark-up
-
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
-
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
- 3:05 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
Reference-based Pricing
-
Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Mark Hage, Trust Administrator, Vermont Education Health Initiative and Director of Benefit Programs, Vermont - NEA
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Adam Norton, Strategic Analyst, Vermont State Employees Association
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
-
Merrill Bent, Vice Chair, Judicial Conduct Board
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George Blakeslee, Town Clerk, Guildhall
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Maureen Dakin, Selectboard Member, Colchester
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Aaron Frank, Town Manager, Colchester
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Ken Fredette, Former School Board Member, Wallingford
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Melo Grant, City Councilor, Burlington
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Bradley Holt, Richmond
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Amy Howlett, Chair, Saxtons River Village Trustees
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Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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Emily Ruff, Former Selectboard Member, Orange
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Inge Schaefer, Acting Chair, Colchester Board of Ethics, Colchester
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Andrea Treadway, Chair, Orwell Selectboard
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Merrill Bent, Vice Chair, Judicial Conduct Board
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Vote
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:55 PM
-
H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
Walk-through of New Draft, Testimony, and Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 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
-
Melo Grant, City Councilor, Burlington
-
Ron Hoague, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
-
Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
-
Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
-
James Whitcomb, Deputy Director, Vermont State Police
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Melo Grant, City Councilor, Burlington
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote
-
Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
-
Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
- 3:55 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:10 PM
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H.884 - An act relating to the modernization of governance for the St. Albans Cemetery Association
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Gawne, Attorney, St. Albans Cemetery Association
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Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:35 PM
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H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
-
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Member, Summer Government Accountability Committee
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Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
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Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Member, Summer Government Accountability Committee
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Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:05 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
-
Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:25 PM
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H.862 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:35 PM
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H.884 - An act relating to the modernization of governance for the St. Albans Cemetery Association
Vote
- 2:40 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walk-through of Amendment and Testimony
-
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Christine Hoober, American Massage Therapy Association, VT Chapter
-
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Steven Moore, Naturopathic Physician and Legislative Chair, Vermont Naturopathic Association
-
Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Naturopathic Association
-
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
- 3:35 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:35 PM
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H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
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Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
-
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Will Moran, Director for Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Injury Prevention, Vermont Department of Health
-
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
- 2:50 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
Testimony on DR 24-0691
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Gary Hoadley, Director of Labor Relations, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
-
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
-
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 4:05 PM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Walk-through of Amendment
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:10 PM
-
H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Walk-through of Amendment
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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Break
- 4:20 PM
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H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Vote
- -
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Vote
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:10 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
-
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
-
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
- 4:00 PM
-
H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Walk-through of New Draft
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:40 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
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H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:05 PM
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H.869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 2:35 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Vote
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Vote
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jackie Stanley, Executive Director, Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of United States
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
-
Belan Antensaye, Programs Director, Vermont Health Equity Initiative
-
Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Executive Director, Interaction Vermont
-
Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
-
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
Helena Van Voorst, Executive Director, United Way of Addison County
-
Rep. Jonathan Williams, Washington
-
Belan Antensaye, Programs Director, Vermont Health Equity Initiative
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:15 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare
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Sally Adams, Deputy State's Attorney, Office of the Chittenden County State's Attorney, and Vice Chair, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
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Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations, Central Vermont Humane Society, and Chair, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
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Trevor Whipple, Law Enforcement Risk Management Consultant, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Sally Adams, Deputy State's Attorney, Office of the Chittenden County State's Attorney, and Vice Chair, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
- 5:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 12:30 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:30 PM
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H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Walk-through of Amendment, Testimony, and Possible Mark-up and Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:15 PM
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H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Mark-up and Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:20 PM
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Break
- 5:25 PM
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H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Vote
Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:10 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Walk-through of New Draft, Testimony, and Mark-up
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 2:45 PM
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H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Walk-through of New Draft, Testimony, and Mark-up
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
- 3:10 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Testimony and Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:55 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Mark-up and Vote
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 4:30 PM
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H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
Walk-through of New Draft, Mark-up, and Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:45 PM
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H.872 - An act relating to miscellaneous updates to the powers of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and the duties of law enforcement officers
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:05 PM
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H.869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
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Raymond Counter, Water Superintendent/Manager, Brandon Fire District No 1
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Raymond Counter, Water Superintendent/Manager, Brandon Fire District No 1
- 5:15 PM
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H.862 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tina Lunt, Town Clerk, Barre Town
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Chris Violette, Town Manager, Barre Town
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 5:20 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:40 PM
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H.503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Introduction, Walk-through, Testimony
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Chad L. Whitehead, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:05 PM
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H.881 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington
Introduction, Walk-through, Testimony
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
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Emily Stebbins-Wheelock, CFO, Burlington Electric Department
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:20 PM
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H.885 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Berlin
Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
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H.886 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of South Burlington
\Walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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H.885 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Berlin
Introduction and Testimony
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, Grand Isle-Chittenden
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Ture Nelson, Town Administrator, Berlin
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, Grand Isle-Chittenden
- 3:40 PM
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H.886 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of South Burlington
Introduction and Testimony
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Anne LaLonde, Member, Charter Committee, South Burlington
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Anne LaLonde, Member, Charter Committee, South Burlington
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H.503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Vote
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 3:30 PM
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H.888 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford
Introduction, Walk-through, Testimony, and Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Hoyt, Selectboard Chair, Hartford
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
House Proposal of Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- After the Floor
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- After the Floor
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled